Rappler's latest stories on USS Lassen
China has 'right' to South China Sea islands – senior diplomat
Vice Foreign Minister Liu Zhenmin: The Chinese government has the right and the ability to recover the islands and reefs illegally occupied by neighbouring countries
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US to go 'wherever' law allows in South China Sea
UPDATED China blasts the US operation as a blatant provocation
War it is
Instead of waiting for America to act or whining at their doble cara my friend suggests the Philippines take the initiative and confront the vastly superior Chinese ships in the disputed shoal
Fury in China over US sail-by in disputed waters
Commentary in Chinese state media is relatively restrained calling for China to keep a cool head in the face of American provocations
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Other stories include orangutans endangered by the haze and the dipping of equities as Asia awaits central bank meetings
China slams US warship sail-by near artificial islands
UPDATED The USS Lassen illegally entered the waters near the islands foreign ministry spokesman Lu Kang says in a statement
'Balance of power,' Aquino says of US ship in West PH Sea
I see no issue as to this US Navy ship traversing under international law in waters that should be free to be traveled upon by any country the Philippine leader says in welcoming the move
US warship sails near China's artificial islands – official
UPDATED The USS Lassen sailed in waters surrounding at least one of the land formations claimed by China in the disputed Spratly Islands chain an official says
