A group of Taiwanese lawmakers has visited a disputed island chain in the South China Sea to renew Taiwan’s claim to the area. The three ruling party legislators landed Monday on Taiping — the largest land parcel in the Spratly Islands chain. The Spratlys and surrounding waters are believed to be rich in oil and […]
Taiwanese Lawmakers Visit Contested Spratlys
Posted April 30th, 2012 at 1:15 pm (UTC-5)
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US, Philippine Marines Launch Maneuvers in South China Sea
Posted October 17th, 2011 at 2:00 pm (UTC-5)
A large contingent of U.S. Marines has joined forces with their Philippine counterparts for two weeks of military maneuvers that include a mock hostile beach assault near a flashpoint island chain in the South China Sea. Pentagon spokesman Captain John Kirby described the annual maneuvers on Monday near the Spratly Islands as routine. Marines and […]
