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Aircraft from Carrier Air Wings (CVW) 5 and 17 fly in formation over the Nimitz Carrier Strike Force on July 6, 2020, in the South China Sea.

US rejects nearly all Chinese claims in South China Sea

The Trump administration escalated its actions against China on Monday by stepping squarely into one of the most sensitive regional issues dividing them and rejecting outright nearly all of Beijing’s significant maritime claims in the South China Sea.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

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China monitored US warship during Taiwan Strait transit

Another busy week in the western waters of the Pacific Ocean.

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Indonesia president visits islands also claimed by China

China has been embroiled in territorial disputes with smaller neighbors including Vietnam and the Philippines over islands, reefs and lagoons in the South China Sea.

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China kicks off showcase of military might

Beijing's first aircraft carrier will take part in a naval review Tuesday marking the People's Republic navy's 70th anniversary, joined by latest-generation nuclear submarines, destroyers and fighter jets.

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After snuggling up to China, Duterte now talks of ‘suicide missions’ to protect island

The Philippine president often lashes out at ally United States while lavishing praise on Beijing and Moscow.

5 years ago

Manila protests ‘swarming’ Chinese boats near island

Chinese vessels have been sighted more than 600 times near Thitu so far this year, military officials said.

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