US military says it opposes use of force in South

[Gerald]

China Sea territorial dispute.MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The U.S. military opposes the use of force by countries locked in a territorial dispute in the South China Sea and will maintain its presence in the strategic region for years to come, an American commander said Wednesday.


http://www.foxnews.com/world/2010/08/18/military-says-opposes-use-force-south-china-sea-territorial-dispute/?test=latestnews



Note:Published August 18, 2010

[Jimbuna]

Willard also urged the countries in the region to build adequate militaries to help keep the peace.
"It's very important that the governments in the region invest in sufficient militaries and security apparatus to protect their respective territorial waters," he said.
"This is about preventing conflict, not allowing any of the circumstances in the region to lead up to a shooting war," said Willard.


A statement the Chinese will no doubt remind everyone about in the future I suspect :hmmm:

[Gerald]

A statement the Chinese will no doubt remind everyone about in the future I suspect :hmmm: they are greedy on the border numerous water

[TLAM Strike]

When I saw the topic title I though the folks south of the Mason-Dixon line were acting up again... :haha: