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China requires all foreign ships entering the South China Sea register with Chinese maritime authorities

China says the new rule will apply to the South China Sea, the East China Sea, and the islands and reefs dotted across those waters. China claims these as its territory.

As you’d expect, the US is having none of it.
Pentagon spokesperson comments:
  • “The United States remains firm that any coastal state law or regulation must not infringe upon navigation and overflight rights enjoyed by all nations under international law” 
  • “Unlawful and sweeping maritime claims, including in the South China Sea, pose a serious threat to the freedom of the seas, including the freedoms of navigation and overflight, free trade and unimpeded lawful commerce, and the rights and interests of South China Sea and other littoral nations” 
Tensions continue between the US and China.
China says the new rule will apply to the South China Sea, the East China Sea, and the islands and reefs dotted across those waters. China claims these as its territory.

China launched to mid missiles into the South China Sea on Wednesday morning: Source

A source close to the Chinese military

According to a source close to the Chinese military, China launched 2 missiles into the South China Sea on Wednesday morning. The launch was to send a warning to the United States.

According to the source, the missile launch was intended to deny other forces access to the disputed South China Sea region.  Yesterday an American spy plane reportedly neared the Chinese naval drills in the sea.
The US has added 24 Chinese companies to an entity list. That will also impose a visa restrictions as a result of South China Sea tensions.