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US Navy transits to counter China increased sharply under Trump
According to U.S. Navy data, war ships maneuvered close to artificial islands claimed and developed by China 10 times in 2019 and another 10 times last year, at least double the annual number going back to 2014.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Philippines frets about war at sea for US
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said a 1951 treaty with the US needed to be re-examined to clear ambiguities that could cause chaos and confusion during a crisis
Another busy week in the South China Sea
Political tensions rose in the South China Sea last week before Monday's FONOP by two Navy guided-missile destroyers.
Two Navy warships sailed through disputed South China Sea waters on Monday
The latest freedom of navigation operation is designed to show China that it can't lay claim to international waters.
Senator: Chinese buildup in South China Sea like ‘preparing for World War III’
U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe's comment came during a hearing Tuesday on China and Russia
‘We’ll see how frightened America is’ — Chinese admiral says sinking US carriers key to dominating South China Sea
"What the United States fears the most is taking casualties,” the admiral said.
By Jon Simkins