South China Sea: US warns China over Artic race (Image: GETTY)
During a press conference in Finland, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned Beijing over its “aggressive behaviour” in the oil-rich region. The US official also revealed that America will increase its presence in the region in order to counter Russia and China. Mr Pompeo argued if China continues its current trend, the Arctic will become the next South China Sea.
On the eve of a meeting between the Arctic Council members, Mr Pompeo warned: “The region has become an arena of global power and competition.
“Just because the Arctic is a place of wilderness does not mean it should become a place of lawlessness.”
China has increased its presence in the South China Sea region as it looks to increase the country’s territorial gains.
The acts of aggression in the region have created minor conflicts with other states namely
