US destroyers sail near S China Sea isles as court ruling looms
(From Reuters) U.S. destroyers have sailed close to Chinese-held reefs and islands in the disputed South China Sea in recent weeks, U.S. naval officials said on Thursday, patrols likely to fuel tension...
View ArticleHigh stakes legal ruling looms in South China Sea dispute
By Thomas Escritt AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – An arbitration court in The Hague will rule on Tuesday in a dispute about the South China Sea in which the Philippines is challenging China’s right to exploit...
View ArticleScorched earth ruling on S China Sea
The sweeping judgement by the Permanent Arbitration Court in Hague on July 12 has dashed China’s South China Sea claims and left a completely open field for the Philippines and others. It is an...
View ArticlePhilippines worried, says more Chinese boats spotted at disputed shoal
By Manuel Mogato VIENTIANE (Reuters) – The Philippines expressed “grave concern” on Sunday and demanded an explanation from China’s ambassador over what it said was an increasing number of Chinese...
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