Chinese general dismisses South China Sea concerns

Beijing was committed to resolving disputes peacefully.

Has it ever done that?

I feel better already.

He's just repeating words handed down by the top people in the Communist-led government ... China's real intentions ... grab, grab, grab ....

"As we have promised, the projects will not affect freedom of navigation in the South China Sea."

Then it shouldn't be a problem when other navy ships travel there, right?

It is a long time since theBritish govt was running drugs in these waters. And not so long ago a small island nation was having a bubble.

And now there are more people in this world who are not using English as their first language.

Will money tipp the scales?

Pure lies, plain and simple.

This guy is BAD liar!

If the US sails within 12miles lets see what happens

GW

Watch this space for news on the US Navy conducting Freedom of Navigation ops in the area soon. We're more than ready to call their bluff.

We're more than ready to call their bluff.

I hope so. Do the Chinese have radar jamming capability? Kinda like how the russian's (su-24) electronically incapacitated the USS D. Cook.

That was a demoralizing incident to that crew.

How come only now this statement has been made by the Chinese? And what damage will it do to fishing in the area to pile sand on top of reefs? Fish bred in healthy reefs because the reefs harbour food. With a growing shortage of fish in the world, particularly in area that eats so much of it, this is a thoughtless act.