As recently frequently demonstrated its military power in the South China Sea. The latest patrol is the third such US operation in less than seven months. So what is the US seeking in the region?

To discuss this, we are now joined in the studio by Mr Teng Jianqun, director for the American Studies Department, at the China Institute of International Studies.

Q1. Defense ministry spokesman Yang Yujun said the patrol exposed the United State's true intention of agitating the regional situation to profit from it. What could be the benefits for Washington? And the latest patrol comes as the result of the arbitration initiated by the Philippines is awaited. Do you think there are any links?

Q2. Given allies' expectations and the geopolitical risks, is the role and manoeuvres the US is now taking in the South China Sea a wise choice?