China sends naval forces to monitor US warship near disputed shoal

China's Southern Theatre Command says the USS Charleston entered waters near Sabina Shoal in the Spratly Islands without Beijing's approval, calling it an illegal intrusion. Only one item was available, so this is China's account as reported.

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1. 20 Oct, 07:11 UTCFree Malaysia Today reports China's naval claim

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• China sends naval forces to monitor US warship near disputed shoalFree Malaysia Today