# Beijing monitoring US warship near disputed shoal in South China Sea

- Source: The Hill Policy
- Published: 2026-10-20T15:20:45+00:00
- Category: Politics
- Original: https://thehill.com/policy/defense/6160286-uss-charleston-sabina-shoal-dispute/
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/beijing-monitoring-us-warship-near-disputed-shoal-in-south-china-sea-8422d9/

China on Tuesday accused the U.S. military of “illegally” entering waters around a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, saying it had sent its own forces to watch a Navy ship. China has claimed roughly 90 percent of the South China Sea as its own territory, leading to disputes with the Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam...

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