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China sent naval forces to monitor a U.S. warship near a disputed South China Sea shoal.

Updated 2026-10-20 · told from many outlets at once

China claims sovereignty over the Spratly Islands and says a US warship entered unauthorized waters near Sabina reef, prompting China to dispatch naval forces to monitor it.

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Outlets: Clarín, Free Malaysia Today, Rappler, SCMP China, The Citizen (Tanzania), The Hindu (International)

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