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US accuses China of breaking promise not to militarize South China Sea
Chinese President Xi Jinping said five years ago that China’s outposts would not “target or impact any country.”
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00:41, 2019/12/15
Vietnam, US hold defense policy dialogue in Washington DC
Vietnam has appeared to be a valuable partner for Washington in the Indo-Pacific region amid China’s militarization of islands in the South China Sea.
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18:16, 2019/11/21
US to equip another ship for Vietnam coast guard
The move is part of activities to enhance the defense ties in the course of China's militarization in the South China Sea.
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18:22, 2019/11/20
US supports Vietnam to fight “might makes right” approach
The two countries will stand against the behavior which is full of coercion, aggression, and intimidation.