An uninhabited island in the disputed Spratly chain. An American warship passed through waters near the islands on Sunday. Photo: Reuters
Beijing faces growing challenges to its South China Sea claims
Tensions are rising as major powers ramp up presence in the contested waters to counter China, and observers say rival claimants are caught in the middle
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South China Sea
An uninhabited island in the disputed Spratly chain. An American warship passed through waters near the islands on Sunday. Photo: Reuters