On June 17, Chinese vessels forcefully blocked a Philippine resupply mission to its isolated outpost at Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands. While tensions have grown between China and the Philippines, Vietnam, another nation that disputes China’s expansive claims in the South China Sea, has been quietly reinforcing the features under its own control. In a briefing published last …
Hong Kong CNN — A US Navy warship sailed by islands claimed by China in the South China Sea on Wednesday, the second such sailing in as many weeks, as the Biden administration steps up the US’ military presence in the disputed waters. “This freedom of navigation operation upheld the rights, freedoms and lawful uses of the sea recognized in …
CNN — US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday announced a formal rejection of “most” of China’s maritime claims in the South China Sea, the latest in the escalation between Washington and Beijing. “That helps partners like Vietnam and the Philippines, and it’s going to put pressure on other countries – the Europeans, for instance – to get off …
