China's Defense Minister Promises to Defend the South China Sea
China strongly objects to naval activity by other nations in the South China Sea.
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Shanahan to Call Out China over South China Sea
Shanahan said he can't ignore the communist giant's military development on the manmade outposts.
Pentagon Nominee Focuses on China Despite Mideast Tensions
Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan arrived Wednesday in Asia on a high-profile weeklong trip.
2 US Warships Sail Through Taiwan Strait, Draw China Protest
Two U.S. warships have sailed through the Taiwan Strait in an apparent show of support for the government of the island.
Beijing Slams Sail-By in South China Sea by US Destroyers
The Chinese navy asked the vessels to leave after they entered waters adjacent to Gaven and Chigua reefs in the Spratlys.
Navy Amphib Sails Through South China Sea with a Bunch of F-35s Aboard
The amphibious assault ship Wasp made its way to the Philippines with at least 10 F-35B Joint Strike Fighter jets aboard.
US Navy Won't Alter Sail-Bys at Sea Despite China Maneuver
Vice Adm. Phillip Sawyer told reporters that Washington protested that "unprofessional behavior" by the Chinese ship.
Coast Guard Cutter Joins Navy Destroyer in Freedom-of-Navigation Op in Pacific
A Coast Guard vessel and a Navy ship passed through the Taiwan Strait this weekend in a signal to China.
Philippines Worried It May Get Involved in War at Sea for US
The Philippines could become embroiled in a conflict because of its 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty with Washington.
China Lashes Out at 'US Tricks,' as Navy Ships Sail by Disputed Islands
Freedom of Navigation Operations come amid China-U.S. trade talks.
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