The US conducted at least five so-called freedom of navigation operations in the South China Sea last year. Photo: AFP
‘Grey zone’ tactics are raising risk of military conflict in the South China Sea, observers say
- America’s freedom of navigation operations and drills in disputed waters designed to challenge China’s rise and excessive territorial claims, analyst says
- And promises Washington makes to other nations in region could lead to an ‘unwanted conflict’ with Beijing, he says
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South China Sea
The US conducted at least five so-called freedom of navigation operations in the South China Sea last year. Photo: AFP
After it was raised from the waters of the Reed Bank, the damaged stern of the Gem-Ver could be seen. Photo: EPA
Chinese ship that sank Philippine fishing boat in South China Sea may have been on enforcement mission, US analysts say
- Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative report challenges Beijing’s account of collision on Reed Bank
- It says records suggest Yuemaobinyu had carried out operations under another name
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South China Sea
After it was raised from the waters of the Reed Bank, the damaged stern of the Gem-Ver could be seen. Photo: EPA