US asks China to avoid tension in international airspace

WASHINGTON: The US has asked China to avoid tension in international airspace after a close encounter between Chinese and Japanese military jets in the disputed East China Sea.

"Any attempt to interfere with freedom of overflight in international airspace raises regional tensions and increases the risk of miscalculation, confrontation and unintended incidents," State Department Spokesperson Jen Psaki said.

The US, she said, has seen the reports of Chinese and Japanese aircraft in close proximity and in the areas of overlapping air defense identification zone from both sides.

"We also urge all States to ensure that they respect the safety of aircraft in flight," she said.

• "We do not accept China's declaration of an ADIZ over the East China Sea and urge China not to implement it," she said.

• "We continue to urge China to work with other countries to establish confidence-building measures, including emergency communications channels, which can address dangers and lower tensions," Psaki said.

Earlier, assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Russel said relations with China are an important component of America's policy toward the region......[timesofindia.indiatimes.com]
30/5/14
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