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China Still Building South China Sea Islands: Report
China is expanding artificial islands in disputed South China Sea areas despite saying it stopped two years ago, according to a security think tank that released satellite images it said showed the land reclamation.
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China-US Tension Rises, Beijing Rejects 'Irresponsible' US Remarks
China has expressed 'firm opposition' to remarks made by US Pentagon chief Jim Mattis during a regional defence summit over the weekend, after he criticised Beijing's 'militarisation' of the South China Sea.
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China Is Behaving Like A 'Bully' In South China Sea: John McCain
China is behaving like a "bully" with its militarisation of islands in the South China Sea, Republican US Senator John McCain said on Tuesday, activity Washington must confront with its allies to find a peaceful solution.
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In First Under Donald Trump, US Navy Challenges Beijing's Claims In South China Sea
A US Navy warship sailed within 12 nautical miles of an artificial island built up by China in the South China Sea, the first such challenge to Beijing in the strategic waterway since US President Donald Trump took office. The USS Dewey travelled close to the Mischief Reef in the Spratly Islands.
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Satellite Photos Suggest China Built Reinforced Hangars On Disputed Islands: Report
Satellite photographs taken in late July show China appears to have built reinforced aircraft hangars on its holdings in disputed South China Sea islands, a Washington-based research group said.
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New Images Suggest China Militarizing Disputed Islands: Report
Recent satellite photographs show China appears to have built reinforced aircraft hangars on its holdings in the Spratly Islands in the disputed South China Sea, the New York Times reported on Monday.
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Beijing Blasts Pentagon Report On Chinese Military As Damaging Trust
China condemned the US Defense Department's annual report on the Chinese military today, calling it deliberate distortion that has "severely damaged" mutual trust.
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Paracels Tough New Front In US Battle To Rein-In South China Sea Ambitions
The United States and China are risking a tit-for-tat escalation over the Paracel Islands as Beijing asserts its authority over one of its most tightly-held assets in the South China Sea and Washington challenges a growing military build-up.
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Shipping Unscathed As China Flights Raise South China Sea Tension
China's growing military presence in the South China Sea has drawn warnings from the United States that Beijing is seeking to exert control over one of the world's most important sea lanes, but so far the shipping industry seems less concerned.
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Vietnam Protests After China Lands Plane On Disputed Spratlys
Vietnam formally accused China of violating its sovereignty and a recent confidence-building pact on Saturday by landing a plane on an airstrip Beijing has built on an artificial island in a contested part of the South China Sea.
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Australia Says No Plan To Stop Surveillance Flights Over South China Sea
Australia will not bow to Chinese pressure to halt surveillance flights over disputed islands in the South China Sea at the centre of territorial spats between China and its regional neighbours, Defence Minister Marise Payne said today.
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Australian Military Plane Flies Over Disputed South China Sea
An Australian military surveillance plane has flown near disputed areas of the South China Sea, it emerged Wednesday, with the crew heard warning China's navy it was on a freedom of navigation mission.
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China, Vietnam Pledge to Manage Maritime Differences
Visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping and Vietnam's top leaders agreed today to manage disputes over the South China Sea amid strained ties made more uncertain by an upcoming reshuffle of Vietnam's ruling Communist Party.
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South China Sea Tensions Scuttle Asia Defence Chiefs Statement: US
A meeting of Asia-Pacific defence ministers has scrapped plans for a joint declaration after the Chinese delegation lobbied to block mention of Beijing's island-building activities in the disputed South China Sea, a US defence official said today.
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US Warship Sails Within 12 Miles Of Chinese-Built Island In South China Sea
A US naval destroyer sailed early Tuesday within 12 nautical miles of an artificial island built by China in the South China Sea, a US defense official said, in a direct challenge to China's territorial claims.
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China Still Building South China Sea Islands: Report
China is expanding artificial islands in disputed South China Sea areas despite saying it stopped two years ago, according to a security think tank that released satellite images it said showed the land reclamation.
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China-US Tension Rises, Beijing Rejects 'Irresponsible' US Remarks
China has expressed 'firm opposition' to remarks made by US Pentagon chief Jim Mattis during a regional defence summit over the weekend, after he criticised Beijing's 'militarisation' of the South China Sea.
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China Is Behaving Like A 'Bully' In South China Sea: John McCain
China is behaving like a "bully" with its militarisation of islands in the South China Sea, Republican US Senator John McCain said on Tuesday, activity Washington must confront with its allies to find a peaceful solution.
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In First Under Donald Trump, US Navy Challenges Beijing's Claims In South China Sea
A US Navy warship sailed within 12 nautical miles of an artificial island built up by China in the South China Sea, the first such challenge to Beijing in the strategic waterway since US President Donald Trump took office. The USS Dewey travelled close to the Mischief Reef in the Spratly Islands.
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Satellite Photos Suggest China Built Reinforced Hangars On Disputed Islands: Report
Satellite photographs taken in late July show China appears to have built reinforced aircraft hangars on its holdings in disputed South China Sea islands, a Washington-based research group said.
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New Images Suggest China Militarizing Disputed Islands: Report
Recent satellite photographs show China appears to have built reinforced aircraft hangars on its holdings in the Spratly Islands in the disputed South China Sea, the New York Times reported on Monday.
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Beijing Blasts Pentagon Report On Chinese Military As Damaging Trust
China condemned the US Defense Department's annual report on the Chinese military today, calling it deliberate distortion that has "severely damaged" mutual trust.
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Paracels Tough New Front In US Battle To Rein-In South China Sea Ambitions
The United States and China are risking a tit-for-tat escalation over the Paracel Islands as Beijing asserts its authority over one of its most tightly-held assets in the South China Sea and Washington challenges a growing military build-up.
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Shipping Unscathed As China Flights Raise South China Sea Tension
China's growing military presence in the South China Sea has drawn warnings from the United States that Beijing is seeking to exert control over one of the world's most important sea lanes, but so far the shipping industry seems less concerned.
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Vietnam Protests After China Lands Plane On Disputed Spratlys
Vietnam formally accused China of violating its sovereignty and a recent confidence-building pact on Saturday by landing a plane on an airstrip Beijing has built on an artificial island in a contested part of the South China Sea.
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Australia Says No Plan To Stop Surveillance Flights Over South China Sea
Australia will not bow to Chinese pressure to halt surveillance flights over disputed islands in the South China Sea at the centre of territorial spats between China and its regional neighbours, Defence Minister Marise Payne said today.
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Australian Military Plane Flies Over Disputed South China Sea
An Australian military surveillance plane has flown near disputed areas of the South China Sea, it emerged Wednesday, with the crew heard warning China's navy it was on a freedom of navigation mission.
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China, Vietnam Pledge to Manage Maritime Differences
Visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping and Vietnam's top leaders agreed today to manage disputes over the South China Sea amid strained ties made more uncertain by an upcoming reshuffle of Vietnam's ruling Communist Party.
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South China Sea Tensions Scuttle Asia Defence Chiefs Statement: US
A meeting of Asia-Pacific defence ministers has scrapped plans for a joint declaration after the Chinese delegation lobbied to block mention of Beijing's island-building activities in the disputed South China Sea, a US defence official said today.
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US Warship Sails Within 12 Miles Of Chinese-Built Island In South China Sea
A US naval destroyer sailed early Tuesday within 12 nautical miles of an artificial island built by China in the South China Sea, a US defense official said, in a direct challenge to China's territorial claims.
