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China Conducts Naval, Air Patrols Around Disputed Shoal in South China Sea
China has conducted naval and air patrols around a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, drawing sharp responses from regional neighbours and the United States. China has conducted coordinated naval and air patrols around a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, marking a significant show of force in the strategically vital waterway. The patrols, which involved multiple naval vessels and fighter aircraft, took place in the vicinity of the shoal, which is claimed by several countries in the region. "The patrols were a routine exercise to safeguard China's sovereignty and territorial integrity in the South China Sea," said a spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense. "China's activities in the region are lawful and legitimate." The patrols have drawn sharp responses from regional neighbours, including the Philippines, Vietnam, and Malaysia, which have expressed concern over China's actions. The United States has also condemned the patrols, calling them "destabilising" and a threat to regional security. "China's actions in the South China Sea are a clear violation of international law," said a U.S. State Department spokesperson. "We stand with our allies and partners...
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