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Politics

China Sends New Warship to Disputed Islands

Tensions continue to rise

Reason Staff | 12.31.2012 1:40 PM

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As five other countries claim ownership of the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea, and its supposed billions in oil and gas deposits, China's backing its claim by sending the newest warship it has to the region.

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