Tensions escalate in the South China Sea

US moves to support regional claimants to disputed strategic waters with oil and gas potential

Dispute: Chinese troops patrol in the Spratly (Nansha) Islands — Dispute: Chinese troops patrol in the Spratly (Nansha) IslandsPhoto: REUTERS/SCANPIX

Amanda Battersby

London

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Published 23 July 2020, 06:22Updated 23 July 2020, 06:22