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Why the U.S.-South Korea Missile Shield Could Provoke China to ... » Others, fueled by an earlier Chinese warning that THAAD could “destroy” relations with South Korea “in an instant,” argue that China may seek to discipline Seoul with economic repercussions. ...Countering a powerful missile defense system means more advanced Chinese missiles, with more aggressive deployment. Huffingtonpost.com

Dangerous Crossroads: America Threatens China, US Deploys ... » Mar 9, 2017 ...The state-owned media has suggested a wider boycott of South Korean goods and even the severing of diplomatic relations with Seoul. A commentary in the official Xinhua news agency warned that the THAAD deployment “will bring an arms race in the region.” Hinting that China would enlarge its nuclear... Globalresearch.ca

US and North Korea set for 'head-on collision', China warns » Mar 8, 2017 ...A report in China's state news agency Xinhua said the deployment of THAAD could kick off an "arms race" in the region. "More missile shields of one side inevitably bring more nuclear missiles of the opposing side that can break through the missile shield," the article said, suggesting China could accelerate... Cnn.com

Beijing's balancing act over North Korea - BBC News » Sep 12, 2017 ...But that missile defence system was deployed as a response to North Korea's weapons programme. A new arms race now threatens to undermine China's grand plans to ease the US out of North East Asia and dominate regional security . Nuclear weapons in South Korea or even Japanese hands may be... Bbc.com

China warns of arms race after US THAAD deployment in Korea | afr ... » Mar 8, 2017 ...China has warned the US that deploying the THAAD weapons system could lead to an arms race as it encourages consumers to boycott Korean products. Afr.com

U.S. and South Korea agree to deploy THAAD antimissile system to ... » Jul 8, 2016 ...Washington and Seoul have agreed to deploy the THAAD anti-ballistic missile system in a move that may strain ties with China. ...has also warned that system could undo recent progress in relations between Beijing and Seoul and "create a vicious cycle of Cold War-style confrontations and an arms race.". Latimes.com

Is THAAD the Start of a U.S.-China Arms Race? | ChinaFile » Mar 9, 2017 ...In late February, U.S. President Donald Trump called for adding $54 billion to the U.S. military budget—an increase of roughly 10 percent. And in early March, despite outcry from Beijing, the United States began deploying the Terminal High -Altitude Area Defense System (THAAD) in South Korea, after... Chinafile.com

China Warns of Arms Race After U.S. Deploys Missile Defense in ... » Mar 7, 2017 ...For days, the official Chinese news media has warned that deployment of Thaad could lead to a “de facto” break in relations with South Korea and urged ...Xinhua , the official Chinese news agency, warned that Thaad “will bring an arms race in the region,” likening the defensive system to a shield that... Nytimes.com

U.S. and South Korea Rebuff China's Proposal to Defuse Korea ... » Mar 8, 2017 ...China had proposed that North Korea suspend nuclear and missile testing in exchange for a halt to military drills by American and South Korean forces. ...and her South Korean counterpart came hours after China's foreign minister, Wang Yi , proposed the suspensions during a Beijing news conference,... Nytimes.com

US Starts Deploying Thaad Antimissile System in South Korea, After ... » Mar 6, 2017 ...China has been incensed over the deployment of the system, which it regards as an intrusion that could compromise its military capabilities. Nytimes.com