International Angle: South China Sea

So as happens from time to time, China decides they own parts of the world other countries also claim to own.  If ever there's going to be a major conflict between sovereign nations in the near future, this is what it'll be over--islands, fisheries, and mineral resources in the South China Sea.

Currently, the Chinese government is a little pissed off that the US has been advocating a local, multi-lateral solution to the disputes through Asean, the Association of South East Asian Nations.  According to the BBC, state-run media in China is accusing the US of "attempting to sow discord in order to fish for advantage."

Mrs. Clinton's actual statement? <>(BBC, 1101 9/5/12)

Yep, them's fighting words alright.  Our apologies for not urging everyone to surrender their sovereign rights to the desires of the Chinese government, of course.  Perhaps America is historically qualified to judge thinly-veiled imperialistic endeavors, just maybe?