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China rebuts Vietnam's claims to disputed South China Sea islands
China's claims to the Paracel and Spratly Islands in the South China Sea were backed by "history", its foreign ministry said.
Thu Jan 25 2024
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China builds new military facilities on South China Sea islands - US think tank
China has built new military facilities on islands in the South China Sea, a U.S. think tank reported on Thursday.
Fri Jun 30 2017
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Trump vows to stop China taking South China Sea islands
The new US administration of President Donald Trump vowed on Monday that the United States would prevent China from taking over territory in international waters in the South China Sea.
Tue Jan 24 2017
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Trump nominee says China should be denied access to South China sea islands
Rex Tillerson says China's building of islands and putting military assets on those islands was "akin to Russias taking Crimea- from Ukraine.
Thu Jan 12 2017
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China calls for direct negotiations on South China Sea disputes
China's premier has called on Southeast Asian nations to set aside their differences as tensions rise over the disputed South China Sea islands.
Sun Nov 22 2015