China's Xi doubles down on favorite weapon against US allies

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

62% : The China Coast Guard "shall conduct law enforcement operations in the waters under the jurisdiction of China and in the airspace above the waters under the jurisdiction of China and apply this law," Article 3 of the law now reads.
47% : The U.S. is treaty-bound to defend both Japan and the Philippines against attacks in the East and South China seas, respectively, but China's deliberate use of so-called "gray zone" tactics -- coercive actions that fall short of war -- means decision makers in Washington also must devise non-military solutions.
38% : In recent months, Chinese maritime law enforcement and maritime militia vessels have travelled hundreds of miles from the country's coast to engage in standoffs with the Phillippines, a U.S. treaty ally.

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