Its not all China's fault. The sharp increase of US July activities has much to do with November 3rd.
Of course it takes 2 sides for a confrontation.
See https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3095817/sharp-increase-us-surveillance-south-china-sea-observed-july
Of course it takes 2 sides for a confrontation.
See https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3095817/sharp-increase-us-surveillance-south-china-sea-observed-july