US Says China’s Scarborough Shoal Claim ‘Destabilizing’ Region

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U.S. says China’s Scarborough Shoal claim ‘destabilizing’ region

Beijing announced new rules for the area's management in recent days that prohibit fishing and mining without prior approval.

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US slams Chinese actions in South China Sea

The United States on Saturday accused China of "destabilizing" activity near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, saying it is using "dubious" environmental explanations to advance its territorial claims. The post US slams Chinese actions in South China Sea appeared first on Vanguard News.

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