China Rhetoric Turns Tough After Unfavorable Tribunal Ruling

In an attempt to maximize its gains in the South China Sea dispute, the Chinese military is getting tough in its rhetoric, a sign analysts say that in comparison to the U.S.’s quiet diplomacy Beijing is adopting a dual-track strategy, following an unfavorable international arbitration ruling.   During a meeting with U.S. Chief of Naval Operations John Richardson in Beijing this week, Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy Commander Wu Shengli vowed that China is ready to counter...

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