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Eyes on China as British Aircraft Carrier Group Heads to South Sea for Military Drill
HMS Queen Elizabeth plans to visit South China Sea for seven-month voyage that began in May
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China Accuses US of Sowing Discord in South China Sea
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Philippines Ignores China Fishing Ban in South Sea
Manila encourages fishing boats to continue using disputed parts of the South China Sea at risk of being impounded or worse
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Analysts: Vietnam Expanding Fishing Militia In South China Sea
A government-run Chinese maritime institute says 46,000 to 70,000 fishing personnel in Vietnam have been trained to do maritime military duties
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China TV Network Accounts for Bulk of Beijing's Influence Spending in US
China spent nearly $64 million on propaganda, lobbying in US last year
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China Seen Increasing Control in Disputed Asian Sea with Revised Maritime Law
Updates to China's Maritime Traffic Safety Law allows stopping foreign-registered vessels that enter Chinese-claimed waters, including seas claimed by
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Experts: China Christens 3 Warships to Tighten Control in Disputed Sea, Warn US
The navy under the People's Liberation Army deployed three battle warships last week, State media call the addition unprecedented and say it represe
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US-Japan Statement Raises Issue of Taiwan Defense Against China
Japan, a staunch but informal ally of Taiwan, is seen as backing a US-led defense of the island but not initiate military action
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China Eyes More Bases in Africa, US Military Official Says
US Africa Command's General Stephen Townsend tells lawmakers his greatest concern pertains to Africa's Atlantic coast
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China Rejects Accusations of Abuses in Xinjiang
More than 1 million people have been confined to camps in Xinjiang
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How a Vietnam-Malaysia Fishing MOU Could Ease the Wider South China Sea Dispute
The two countries with claims to the disputed sea intend to sign a memorandum of understanding on how to handle Vietnamese fishing boats that enter Ma
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As Vietnam Joins Opposition to Chinese Activity near Reef in Disputed Sea, China Expected to Withdraw
Chinese officials allowed more than 200 fishing boats to moor near an unoccupied reef in the disputed South China Sea, raising fears in other countrie
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China Uses Money, Diplomacy to Push Back Against US in Southeast Asia
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has held eight meetings year-to-date with counterparts in Southeast Asian countries
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Year of Unusually High US Activity Noted in South China Sea
Experts say Beijing doesn't want American forces to break its 'buffer zone' in the contested maritime region
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Wary of Beijing, Taiwan Doubles Down on South China Sea Island
Defense minister tells parliament his forces strengthened training of troops on Taiping Island in Spratly archipelago where China controls seven islet
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Wary of War, Taiwan Fortifies South China Sea's Biggest Island
Defense minister tells parliament his forces strengthened training of troops on Taiping Island in Spratly archipelago where China controls seven islet
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China Sanctions US, Canadian Citizens in Xinjiang Row
Two members of the US Commission on International Religious Freedom, a Canadian MP and a Canadian parliamentary committee on human rights are prohibit
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US Adding Air Power to Naval Operations in Disputed South China Sea
Beijing is watching as Washington reportedly sends B-52s, reconnaissance aircraft and at least one Marine Corps plane to a sea China claims as its own
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US Adding Air Power to Naval Operations in Disputed South China Sea
Beijing is watching as Washington reportedly sends B-52s, reconnaissance aircraft and at least one Marine Corps plane to a sea China claims as its own
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Why Biden Sends Warships to the South China Sea, Just as Trump Did
The US government has carried out one Freedom of Navigation Operation in the contested Asian waterway since February and sent two more close to it
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Closed-Door Hearing of Second Canadian Charged with Espionage Begins in China
Arrest of Michael Kovrig in December 2018 came days after arrest in Vancouver of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou on US warrant; fellow Canadian Michael
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US Concludes 'Tough' Talks With China in Alaska
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says he was not surprised that US got 'defensive response' from China regarding alleged human rights abuses, cybe
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US: Russia, Iran Meddled in November's Election; China Held Back
Declassified US Intelligence assessment concludes Beijing felt the risk of getting caught outweighed the benefits of seeing Biden win White House
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Top US Commander Warns 'Front Line' With China Now South of Border
Head of US Southern Command tells lawmakers Central and South America are 'sinking in Chinese influence'
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Maritime Law Expected to Give Beijing an Edge in South China Sea Legal Disputes
The National People's Congress in China aims to pass a law that experts believe would solidify Chinese sovereignty claims over 90% of the contested wa
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Top US, China officials to Meet Next Week in Alaska
It will be the first meeting of US and Chinese senior officials since President Joe Biden took office on January 20