South China Sea roils as Asean bloc prepared to take on China
The US has also hardened its position on the waters, of which China considers 90% its own, saying Beijing wants a ‘maritime empire’
16 July 2020 - 16:41
Hanoi — The US has hardened its position on the South China Sea, where it has accused China of attempting to build a “maritime empire” in the potentially energy-rich waters, despite regional concerns.
The rivals have accused each other of stoking tension in the strategic waterway at a time of strained relations over everything from the coronavirus to trade to Hong Kong...
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