China and US tussle over S China Sea

Tensions rise in South China Sea.

China demands US warships keep away from disputed South China Sea islands

TENSIONS are set to escalate in the South China Sea as China seeks assurances the United States will not send warships to test its determination to lay claim to a string of remote, strategic islands.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said last night that the US needs to clarify its stance on proposed new patrols around the islands being used to establish a claim on key strategic oil and fish stocks.

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Source: news.com.au