The Pentagon has warned China that its naval raids in Japanese waters could cause physical or property damage

Joe Biden’s government again supported Japan in its territorial dispute with China, through Warn that the Asian giant’s maritime incursions could result in physical or property damage.

The islas Senkaku They are controlled by Tokyo but have been claimed by China for half a century, which usually sends ships to that area of ​​islets, increasing tensions with Japan.

John Kirby, a Pentagon spokesman, said: “We urge the Chinese to use their coastguard ships to avoid actions that could lead to miscalculation and possible physical or property damage.

The spokesman added that nations “should be free from coercion and be able to pursue economic growth in accordance with accepted rules and regulations.” He further warned that by its actions the Xi Jinping regime is undermining the rules-based international order, from which China itself has benefited.

For this reason, he reiterated the White House’s support for Japan for the sovereignty of the Senkaku Islands.

In recent weeks, Chinese coast guards have continued their forays into the area, despite statements from the Joe Biden government. The latest complaints from Japan come in a context of heightened tensions following China’s adoption of legislation authorizing its coastguard to use force against foreign ships they believe are entering their waters illegally.

All evidence suggests that China’s coast guard activity is continuing steadily, despite firm security guarantees the United States has provided to Japan, which reported movements of two ships on both Saturday and Sunday last weekend.

“China’s behavioral report shows that any alleged foreign involvement in support of territorial claimants such as Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines and Brunei is accompanied by an increased level of military involvement from China, including military maneuvers, diplomacy of violence and even economic punishment,” said Paul Nantulya , a China specialist at Pentagon’s African Center for Strategic Studies, in an analysis for the journal. Newsweek

In addition to the islands disputed with Japan, the Xi Jinping regime aims to be a major maritime power and claims practically the entire South China Sea, against which Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam have rival claims in the islands.

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