China Postures, America Signals

While the U.S. and China understand that military confrontation is in neither nation’s interest, leaders are not willing to budge from actions they consider key to protecting vital national interests. The U.S. has interest in the shipping lanes and its regional allies, while China is unshakable in its desire to safeguard regional sovereignty.

Joan Johnson-Freese, Professor, US Naval War College via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1FGEXKk