US interference seen in region

Washington's pivot to Asia, including the deepening of military alliances by engaging in sensitive issues in the region, undermines Asia-Pacific peace and stability, a report from a Chinese think tank said on Wednesday. Observers said the strategy, which essentially aims to maintain US dominance in regional and global affairs, will not result in China changing its strategy, but will threaten its interests in the long run.

The annual report on US military power, released by the China Strategic Culture Promotion Association, said that despite significant defense budget cuts, the US military deployed 154,100 personnel to the Pacific region in 2013, a 6 percent rise from the previous year.

On top of this, Washington, which saw regional alliances cool in the aftermath of the Cold War and budget austerity, was rekindling ties with a number of countries.