south china sea

Tensions Surge As China Lands Plane On Disputed Artificial Island

Obama administration: Plane landing "threatens regional stability."
By Greg Torode and Michael Martina, Reuters

U.S. Commander: Arms Race In South China Sea Could Engulf The Region

By Tim Kelly, Reuters

China, Vietnam Agree To Maintain Peace In South China Sea

The agreement came at the end of a visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to Vietnam
By Reuters

U.S. Navy To Patrol South China Sea About Twice Every Quarter

"[Our interest is] to demonstrate that we will uphold the principle of freedom of navigation."
By Reuters

The Hague To Hear South China Sea Dispute

By Anthony Deutsch, Reuters

South China Sea: U.S. Sovereignty Challenge Provokes Anger In Beijing

"The Chinese side expresses its strong dissatisfaction and resolute opposition."
By Christopher Bodeen and Robert Burns, AP

Tension: U.S. Destroyer Sent To Challenge China's Territorial Claims

The first of a "series of challenges" to China's claims in one of the world's busiest sea lanes.
By Andrea Shalal and David Brunnstrom, Reuters

U.S. Challenges China With Patrols Near South China Sea Islands

By JEREMY PAGE, The Wall Street Journal

Reports: U.S. Mulls Sailing Warships Near Disputed South China Sea Islands

The move would signal it does not recognize Chinese territorial claims over the area.
By Reuters

China, U.S. Spar Over Islands In South China Sea

China has repeatedly urged Washington not to take sides in the escalating maritime dispute over the area.
By Reuters