I am concerned that China's president and the Chinese Government may see President Obama's last few months as a window of opportunity for establishing an air defense identification zone [ADIZ], expanding reclamation activities to Scarborough Shoal, accelerating the militarization of the artificial features or some move that will test our resolve.
Forbes expresses concern over potential Chinese aggression during Obama's final months in office.
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