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Latest 13 July 2022

U.S. Ronald Reagan carrier strike group operating in South China Sea, China says it ‘drove’ away U.S. destroyer

The U.S. Ronald Reagan carrier strike group is carrying out security operations in the South China Sea on Wednesday, the U.S. navy said. "Our presence in the South China Sea…

USA · 24 Aug 2021 U.S. VP Harris says China intimidates to back South China Sea claims U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday accused Beijing of coercion and intimidation to back unlawful claims in the South China Sea,… China · 2 May 2021 China says its carrier group conducts exercise in South China Sea China’s Shandong aircraft carrier task group recently conducted an exercise in the South China Sea, the country’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) said… China · 26 Jan 2021 China to conduct military drills in S. China Sea amid tensions with U.S BEIJING (Reuters) - China said on Tuesday it will conduct military exercises in the South China Sea this week, just days after… Russia · 23 Nov 2019 Russian Watchdog Detects ‘Radiation Incident’ in South China Sea The Russian government’s consumer protection watchdog Rospotrebnadzor said Friday it has detected a “radiation incident” in the South China Sea. “Based on… USA · 9 Oct 2019 Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group in the South China Sea Handout photos made available by the US Navy shows US Navy ships from Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group and Boxer Amphibious Ready… Australia · 30 May 2019 Australian helicopters targeted by lasers in South China Sea CNN reports that Australian military helicopters were targeted with lasers during operations in the South China Sea this month. The lasers were… USA · 6 May 2019 US warships sail near islands claimed by China The U.S. military said two of its warships sailed near islands claimed by China in the South China Sea on Monday, a… USA · 20 May 2018 China carries training exercises on islands in the disputed South China Sea China’s air force has landed several bombers of various types, on islands and reefs in the South China Sea as part of…