The Guardian: South China Sea: Beijing 'not frightened to fight a war' after US move
State-run media in belligerent mood after USS Lassen challenges Beijing’s territorial claims in disputed Spratly archipelago.
China is not afraid of fighting a war against the United States in the South China Sea, a state-run newspaper with links to the Communist party has claimed.
Twenty-four hours after Washington challenged Beijing’s territorial claims in the region by deploying a warship to waters around the disputed Spratly archipelago, the notoriously nationalistic Global Times accused the Pentagon of provoking China.
“In [the] face of the US harassment, Beijing should deal with Washington tactfully and prepare for the worst,” the newspaper argued in an editorial on Wednesday.
Update: China 'Not Afraid' of War After U.S. Ship Sails in Disputed Area: Paper -- NBC
WNU Editor: China should be afraid of war .... it will be a disaster for everyone, but especially for China. The Global Times editorial is here .... After the show, it's time for US destroyer to leave (Global Times)