US Coast Guard latest way for Washington to stir up trouble

It seems the United States can't resist rocking the boat.

With a full-blown trade war between the US and China hotting up, every close-quarters move the US makes on China's doorstep is likely to further worsen the already tense atmosphere between the two countries and even risks triggering a direct conflict between the two sides.

Nevertheless, Washington continues to sail close to the wind in its bid to turn the screws on Beijing.