US warns China not to 'exploit' virus for sea disputes
The United States on Monday warned China not to take advantage of the coronavirus pandemic to exert itself in the South China Sea after Vietnam said Beijing sank a trawler. Amid the global focus on fighting COVID-19, China has ramped up self-described research stations and landed special military aircraft in the dispute-rife sea, according to the State Department. "We call on the PRC to remain focused on supporting international efforts to combat the global pandemic, and to stop exploiting the distraction... Читать дальше...
