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Top US, China diplomats work to smooth relations
Written on 11 Mar, 2009 at 11:05 in @ a glance, Featured | viewed 790 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
The top U.S. and Chinese diplomats have work to do to keep a confrontation between American and Chinese naval vessels from damaging a relationship that President Barack Obama deems crucial to confronting the world’s toughest crises. Beijing has long complained about U.S. surveillance operations around China’s borders. Without better communications between the two militaries as they operate in the South China Sea, the possibility for future conflict will remain. Full Story : Ap.com
US protests ‘harassment’ by Chinese vessels
Written on 10 Mar, 2009 at 9:45 in Featured, Politics | viewed 315 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
Chinese ships surrounded and harassed a Navy mapping ship in international waters off China, at one point coming within 25 feet of the American boat and strewing debris in its path, the Defense Department said Monday. At one point during the incident Sunday the unarmed USNS Impeccable turned fire hoses on an approaching Chinese ship in self defense, the Pentagon said. The forced landing of a U.S. spy plane and China’s seizure of the crew in April 2001 came just four months into President George W. Bush’s tenure. Full Story : YahooNews…..
US looks at naval pact with China
Written on 19 Feb, 2009 at 9:55 in @ a glance | viewed 198 views times and users have made 0 comments so far
Washington and Beijing are considering a bilateral code of conduct to avoid an accidental sea confrontation, according to the US commander in the Pacific. Full Story : FT.com…..
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