Title:

 While 'US Tries to Curb China' in Asia-Pacific, Beijing Boosts Its Army

Author:

Sputnik International

Source:

Sputnik International

Date:

October 25, 2017

Description:

Washington is pouring gasoline on the fire of disputes in the East and South China Seas between Beijing and its neighbors to curb China's rise and undermine its efforts to resolve the issues peacefully, analysts told Sputnik. Given the growing tensions, Beijing sees the modernization of the country's defenses as one of its top priorities.