U.S. Accuses China of ‘Bullying’ in South China Sea Oil Exploration
- State Department says China undermines regional energy markets
- Follows Friday’s claim China operating in Vietnamese waters
An oil rig stands in the South China Sea.
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The U.S. said it’s concerned about reports of China’s interference with offshore oil and gas activities by Vietnam in the South China Sea, saying Beijing is threatening regional energy security.
The State Department said Saturday that China’s “repeated provocative actions” directed at oil and gas exploration and production undermine energy markets in the region.