US Says China, Not Washington, Responsible for South China Sea Tensions

The United States says it is trying to lower tensions in the South China Sea and accused China of "fomenting instability" by its "aggressive actions." Washington’s comments came amid Chinese criticism of a U.S. plan for a voluntary freeze on provocative actions in Beijing's maritime disputes with Southeast Asian nations such as the Philippines and Vietnam. U.S. State Department spokeswoman Marie Harf on Monday said a final statement by the 10-member Association of...

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