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US and China embassies clash over Second Thomas Shoal stand-off
Original: Second Thomas Shoal stand-off sparks sharp exchange between US, China embassies
A tense stand-off at Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea has prompted a sharp diplomatic exchange between the United States and Chinese embassies. The two sides traded accusations over the incident, underscoring rising friction between Washington and Beijing over freedom of navigation and territorial claims in the contested waterway.
Why now: Rising US-China tensions over the South China Sea are drawing international attention to the latest maritime confrontation.
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- Second Thomas Shoal stand-off sparks sharp exchange between US, China embassies · South China Morning Post
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