U.S.-China friction has flared again, with Beijing firing back at accusations by Washington that it is a leading cause of global environmental damage and has reneged on its promise not to militarize the South China Sea.
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.BEIJING -- U.S.-China friction flared again Monday, with Beijing firing back at accusations by Washington that it is a leading cause of globalA document issued last week by the State Department cited China’s record on issues from greenhouse gas emissions to air and water and soil pollution, illegal logging and wildlife trafficking.
Wang also said U.S. military actions have made it “the biggest threat to the peace and stability of the South China Sea.” The State Department cited China as “the largest emitter of greenhouse gases; the largest source of marine debris; the worst perpetrators of illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing; and the world’s largest consumer of trafficked wildlife and timber products. “
Wang defended China's record on reducing pollution, touting China's promotion of new energy vehicles and creation of new forest cover.
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