US not afraid of China, says Obama

President Barack Obama insisted today that the United States does not fear China, even as he announced a new security agreement with Australia which is widely seen as a response to China’s growing aggressiveness.

US not afraid of China, says Obama

President Barack Obama insisted today that the United States does not fear China, even as he announced a new security agreement with Australia which is widely seen as a response to China’s growing aggressiveness.

The agreement, announced during a joint news conference with Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard, will expand the US military presence in Australia, positioning more US equipment there, and increasing American access to bases.

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