Chinese suspicion over US intentions

Chinese suspicion over US intentions: Beijing sees the United States as exploiting its maritime disputes with neighbors, especially Japan, Vietnam and the Philippines, to build "C-shaped encirclement" that redresses what Washington fears is a rapidly shifting balance of power in Asia. However, regional countries are merely interested in pushing back against China's increasing naval assertiveness, not joining a Cold War-style containment strategy. - Michael S Chase (Oct 4, '11)