U.S. 7th Fleet Denies Chinese Claim American Destroyer Was ‘Expelled’ from South China Sea Island Chain
U.S. Navy officials are denying a guided-missile destroyer conducting a freedom of navigation operation in the South China Sea was…
Destroyer USS Russell Performs South China Sea FONOP
A U.S. guided-missile destroyer performed a freedom of navigation operation in the South China Sea on Wednesday, U.S. 7th Fleet…
Admiral: No Abnormal Responses from China After Dual-Carrier Drills
Two U.S. Navy Carrier Strike Groups that teamed-up for dual-carrier drills this week in the South China Sea did not…
New Air Bases, Baby Cabbage Key to Chinese Long-Term Claims in South China Sea
China is tightening its grip on disputed claims in the South China Sea by beefing up its military capability and…
USS Mustin Conducts FONOP Past Paracel Islands In South China Sea
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG-89) conducted a freedom of navigation operation past the Paracel Islands in the South…
Beijing Irked at Twin U.S. South China Sea FONOPS
A pair of U.S. Navy freedom of navigation operations on two consecutive days in the South China Sea this week…
China Chides U.S. Over Latest South China Sea Freedom of Navigation Operation
THE PENTAGON — Beijing officials issued a public complaint on Wednesday over a U.S. freedom of navigation operation in which…
Analysis: Chinese South China Sea Operations Ambiguous After Ruling
China’s compliance with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) tribunal’s ruling regarding rights, activities and…
Experts Advocate Harder Stance Against Illegal Claims In South China Sea
Three South China Sea and maritime law experts advocated a tougher stance against illegal Chinese actions, calling for more freedom…
Analysis: Is it Time for the U.S. to Take a Position on Scarborough Shoal?
Starting in early 2016, Scarborough Shoal suddenly became an issue of serious concern for U.S. officials.…