Just because it was Christmas doesn’t mean things have calmed down in the South China Sea. On the contrary, China is loudly vocalizing its displeasure with the Philippines and the United States. Here’s an opinion piece from the Global Times (Chinese state media) published just before Christmas.
A peaceful and placid South China Sea is in the best interests of the countries in the region. However, this is the last thing on the US’ mind. The South China Sea has witnessed hundreds of years of peace and stability before the US sent its navy here. Countries at the rim of the sea have already worked out many ways to solve their frictions during years of contacts and interactions because all of them know that regional stability is the key to their development and peace is what they must cherish. This is why disputes between countries in the region often find amicable solutions, as…
