Monday 28 May 2018

China protests 'provocation' after two US ships sail near disputed islands

  • Chinese ships and aircraft sent to warn US ships to leave
  • Move comes as White House seeks co-operation on North Korea

Two US warships sailed near South China Sea islands claimed by China on Sunday, two US officials told Reuters, in a move likely to anger Beijing as Donald Trump seeks its continued cooperation on North Korea.

Related: North Korea-US summit on track, says Moon, after candid talks with 'friend' Kim Jong-un

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