US called a provocation possible deployment of China’s air defense in disputed waters – RBC

The United States will be regarded as “provocative and destabilizing act of” creation Beijing area air defense (PVO) in the South China Sea. This was during a visit to Mongolia, said US Secretary of State John Kerry, reports Reuters.

China’s actions will “automatically raise tensions,” they call into question Beijing’s commitment to a diplomatic solution to the dispute in the South China Sea, said Kerry . After Mongolia, he will pay a visit to China

China, as Reuters notes, introduced the so-called identification zone in the South China Sea -. It is assumed that the planes that go into its territory, to be submitted to the Chinese authorities. At the same time Beijing has not officially confirmed or denied the introduction of such a system. Chinese authorities have only underscored that has the right to do so in case of any threats.

The range of operations of the Navy (Navy) China will soon be added to the “open sea defense”, the corresponding item is contained in the new military strategy countries. Earlier, the Chinese Navy would only deal with “defense of coastal waters».

Washington and Beijing for several months talking about the disputed area in the South China Sea, where Beijing has created the island and placed weapons. The Pentagon expressed fears that China may increase their number. In response, Beijing called the US claims unfounded and rebuked Vashngton that he “strengthens its military deployment in the forefront, often sends warships and aircraft to demonstrate strength in the South China Sea “.