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Beijing monitoring US warship near disputed shoal in South China Sea

Beijing monitoring US warship near disputed shoal in South China Sea

Summary

China accused the U.S. military of entering waters near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea without permission. China sent its forces to monitor a U.S. Navy ship in the area, which is claimed by multiple countries.

Key Facts

  • China claims about 90% of the South China Sea as its territory.
  • The U.S. Navy sent a ship near a shoal in this disputed area.
  • China described the U.S. presence as "illegal."
  • Chinese forces were deployed to watch the U.S. Navy ship.
  • Other countries like the Philippines, Malaysia, and Vietnam also claim parts of the South China Sea.
  • The South China Sea is a strategically important waterway with ongoing territorial disputes.
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