The first six months of the Trump administration saw relatively few confrontations over territorial disputes in South China Sea
Jakarta follows other Southeast Asian countries in removing 'China' from the sea’s name
Malabar exercises are the most visible symbol of deepening cooperation between three countries
Observations in parts of sea subject to territorial disputes with other countries will bring back data on minerals, scholar claims
The US is asserting the right to treat the region as international territory despite China’s claims in the busy waterway
Comments follow Beijing's displeasure over US arms sales to Taiwan, US sanctions against Chinese bank over its dealings with N. Korea and sailing of US destroyer within territorial seas limit of Chinese-claimed island in S. China Sea
2nd freedom of navigation operation since Trump took office
The US opposes China's buildup of military facilities on the artificial islands and is concerned they could be used to restrict free movement through the area
First round of US-China diplomatic and security talks kicks off in Washington on Wednesday
Susan Thornton, US acting assistant secretary of state for East Asia, says China has taken only a limited role in counter-terrorism efforts, although it appeared to be becoming more interested
Beijing has objected before to Indian use of the South China Sea, but the foreign ministry says an improved early tsunami warning system proposed by New Delhi would suit everyone’s interests
Beijing declared a May-through-August ban on commercial fishing in the South China Sea
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