Two principal wings of the Obama administration, the Pentagon and the US State Department, emerged out in open support of an vital role for Japan in the South China Sea, which has allured a strong reaction from China.

The White House on the other hand seemed to hit a conciliatory note calling for harmonious resolution of conflicts in the South China Sea, amid a sharp reaction from China on a current remark made by commander of the US 7th fleet that greeted Japanese air vigil in the sea. China has alerted that this will add to the stress in the region which said that one should centre on stability in the region, and not to escalate tension.