Vietnam nears completion of militarized South China Sea outposts
Vietnam has revved up South China Sea land reclamation efforts this year, beginning construction on eight previously untouched Spratly Islands features.
By Govi Snell
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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.
US voices ‘concern’ over Chinese activities in disputed waters
Manila protested Beijing's ship movements Thursday after its military monitored more than 200 Chinese vessels over the past three months in disputed waters.
Manila blasts China over ‘swarming’ flotilla
The Philippine government vows to take 'appropriate action.'
Two Navy warships sailed through disputed South China Sea waters on Monday
The latest freedom of navigation operation is designed to show China that it can't lay claim to international waters.
‘We’ll see how frightened America is’ — Chinese admiral says sinking US carriers key to dominating South China Sea
"What the United States fears the most is taking casualties,” the admiral said.
By J.D. Simkins