China's Ships Are Winning the Battle for Energy in South China Sea


by gCaptain

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Breaking Defense—Countering China’s Red Dragon over the South China Sea. Thelmar Rosarda and Nathaniel Schochet of CNAS argue in this op-ed that the US should strengthen its partnerships with countries to combat China’s aggression in the South China Sea.

The Philippine Star—US slams China’s ‘irresponsible behavior’ in South China Sea. Damage to Philippine vessels and injuries to their crew in the South China Sea constitute “irresponsible behavior” in disregard of international law, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Thursday, weighing in on the latest flare-up involving China.