China Calls U.S. Challenge Over Island Threat to Regional Peace

  • U.S. warship sails within 12 nautical miles of Chinese island
  • China built island to assert claims to South China Sea

What Message Is U.S. Sending to China in South Sea?

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China said it will take “all necessary measures” to defend its territory after the U.S. sailed a warship through waters claimed by China in the disputed South China SeaBloomberg Terminal, a move the government in Beijing called a threat to peace and stability in Asia.

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