The US says China prevents Asean members from accessing more than US$2.5 trillion in recoverable energy reserves in the South China Sea. Photo: AFP
US calls on China to stop ‘bullying behaviour’ in the South China Sea
- Beijing’s acts interfering in particular with Vietnamese oil and gas exploration and production, state department says
- Vietnam and China have long been locked in a maritime disagreement over the area’s resource-rich waters
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South China Sea
The US says China prevents Asean members from accessing more than US$2.5 trillion in recoverable energy reserves in the South China Sea. Photo: AFP
Chinese survey ship Haiyang Dizhi 8 and its escorts entered the area on July 3 to carry out seismic research. Photo: China Geological Survey
Vietnam calls for Chinese vessels to leave Vanguard Bank in South China Sea
- It comes amid stand-off at reef in disputed Spratly Islands that began when survey vessel entered area with coastguard ships to conduct seismic research
- Analysts say it’s unlikely the incident will escalate into a conflict or hurt relations
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Vietnam
Chinese survey ship Haiyang Dizhi 8 and its escorts entered the area on July 3 to carry out seismic research. Photo: China Geological Survey