The Asian pivot is merely a way excusing the greatest military buildup in Asia since WW2 with the false narrative of Chinese aggression. China hadn't
fire on anyone. Neither has it invaded nor bombed anyone un-like America who will like a sex compulsive will invade anyone.
Really? Check your facts. China has fired on several countries over the Spratly Islands, as well as used their ships, and fishing vessels to block
other countries from legally entering the area to stop illegal Chinese activity.
Looked around recently? You think South Korea, India, Vietnam, and a host of other countries are looking over their shoulders for the fun of it?
Those man made islands could, and do, constitute a very real concern to the region. A region which boasts a very large percentage of the worlds ocean
going commerce.