South China Sea
US-Iran crisis: are we heading towards World War Three?

US-Iran crisis: are we heading towards World War Three?
Police in Tehran firing live rounds at anti-government protests over plane deaths, say witnesses
13 Jan 2020
Did China just threaten the UK with military action?

Did China just threaten the UK with military action?
Beijing says deployment of new British aircraft carrier to the South China Sea could be interpreted as a ‘hostile action’
10 Sep 2019
What is China doing in the South China Sea?

What is China doing in the South China Sea?
US goads Beijing by sailing a ship through the Taiwan Strait, prompting 'deep concern'
26 Jul 2019
US Navy planning ‘show of force’ to warn China

US Navy planning ‘show of force’ to warn China
Pacific Fleet readies for war games as tensions boil over in South China Sea
4 Oct 2018
US and China in ‘unsafe encounter’ at sea

US and China in ‘unsafe encounter’ at sea
Chinese warship comes ‘within 45 yards’ of US destroyer in South China Sea
2 Oct 2018
China announces live-fire drill in Taiwan Strait

China announces live-fire drill in Taiwan Strait
Exercise a ‘show of geopolitical support for Russia’ as regional tensions rise
13 Apr 2018
British warship to sail through South China Sea

British warship to sail through South China Sea
Passage through the disputed waters is likely to anger Beijing
13 Feb 2018

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