Reported about 1 year ago
US Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns told the BBC that amidst the 'controversial competition' between Washington and Beijing, the two countries are engaging more frequently to avoid potential conflicts in the South China Sea. The escalating sovereignty claims by Beijing in the region have raised tensions with the Philippines, Taiwan, and the latter's strongest ally, the US. Despite disagreements on various issues, Burns highlighted the importance of trying to bring everyone together and emphasized the need for communication to prevent misunderstandings or conflicts.
Source: YAHOO