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Chinese Navy Holds Military Drill in Disputed South China Sea

Jul 22, 2015 06:39 AM EDT

China's Navy is conducting a ten-day military drill around the island of Hainan that started on Wednesday. The naval drill is being carried out at a time when China's territorial claims in the South and East China Sea are being challenged by neighboring countries.

Philippines to Continue Repairs on Grounded Navy Ship in Disputed Shoal Despite China's Objections

Benjie Batanes |

Jul 16, 2015 11:15 AM EDT

The Philippine government announced on Tuesday that repairs on a navy ship that has been grounded in a contested shoal since 1999 will proceed as planned despite objections from China. Both countries claim ownership of the disputed shoal.