CHINA-US: SOUTH CHINA SEA

 Reuters reported on January 21, 2016, that the US military has stepped up discussions on converting its Aegis missile defense test site in Hawaii into a combat-ready facility that would bolster American defenses against ballistic missile attacks. It said the proposal, which has been discussed sporadically for several years, was given fresh impetus by North Korea's fourth nuclear test on Jan. 6 and by recent strides in China's missile technology capabilities. It quoted an unnamed Chinese official in Washington as suggesting that Beijing would see such a U.S. move as counter-productive to relations. Meanwhile,  Zhu Haiquan, spokesman for the Chinese Embassy in Washington, said Beijing believed the nuclear proliferation issue would be best resolved diplomatically. "All measures seeking to increase military capacities will only intensify antagonism and will not help to solve the problem," he said, adding that "China hopes the relevant country will proceed on the basis of regional peace and stability, adopt a responsible attitude and act prudently in regard to the anti-missile issue."

 






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