Countries surrounding the South China Sea have built more than 90 outposts on around 70 islands, rocks and reefs in the ...

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One of the most curious things about China's population is that the overwhelming majority live in the eastern part of the ...

The updated maps came after China reasserted its claim over the disputed Scarborough Shoal following new Philippine ...

China released a new map for its southernmost city of Sansha as the country works to consolidate its control over the strategically important waters of the South China Sea. The city comprises two ...

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Newsweek's weekly update maps aircraft carrier movements in the ... with 11 in service; China ranks second with three "flattops." USS George Washington: East China Sea The United States Navy ...