China's says its biggest civilian maritime patrol ship is in the region to protect its 'rights and sovereignty' [Reuters]China Rejects US Involvement In South China Sea Disputes -- Christian Science Monitor
China soundly rejected a US Senate resolution criticizing its actions in the South China Sea and calling for multilateral negotiations, saying the regional dispute is not a matter for the US.
China has rejected a US Senate resolution criticizing China for its "use of force" during confrontations with other countries on the South China Sea (see map), insisting that the disputes are solely between countries in the region and are not the business of the United States.
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More News On The Territorial Disputes In the South China Seas
Beijing Reports Pact on Seas: China Says It Has Reached an Agreement With Vietnam on Disputed Waters -- Wall Street Journal
China insists on bilateral talks to resolve South China Sea disputes -- Xinhuanet
China urges consensus with Vietnam on South China Sea issue -- Xinhuanet
China and Vietnam Agree to Talks on South China Sea Dispute -- New York Times
China and Vietnam to ease maritime tensions -- Al Jazeera
Senate deplores China's use of force at sea -- AP
Senate condemns China for South China Sea actions -- The Hill
China rejects US Senate criticism over sea dispute -- AP
Beijing asks US to back off in South China Sea dispute -- IBTimes
Troubled waters. Think tank says South China Sea disputes could lead to complex war -- Global Post
China and Vietnam: a timeline of conflict -- CNN