The South China Sea is one of the most contested regions in the world, with overlapping territorial claims by China, the Philippines and Vietnam, among several others. "We're well aware of China's militarization of the South China Sea," she said. "The US constantly strengthens its military deployment in the South China Sea ... they should consider the consequence of this. Adm. Philip Davidson, nominated to take charge of the US Pacific Command, told his confirmation hearing last month that China is already the master of the South China Sea. On the topic of the South China Sea, Xi said at the time that "China does not intend to pursue militarization."

Source: CNN May 03, 2018 23:49 UTC