Follow-up: I just want to clarify if you were saying that since the exact date of the exercise has not been decided, China is calling upon the ROK and the us to scrap the plan?

America has reacted by deploying a carrier battle group to join South Korean naval drills in the waters near Yeonpyeong.

Of greater interest are the military exercises between the American and South Korean navies-long planned, but frequently delayed-that will take place this weekend.