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DigitalGlobe overview imagery of the Fiery Cross Reef located in the South China Sea.

China to Construct Nuclear Power Stations on Disputed South China Sea Islands: State Media

Jul 16, 2016 04:25 AM EDT

China has announced plans to construct nuclear power stations on the disputed islands of the South China Sea with the aim of establishing "effective control" over the maritime region, according to state media.

The emergency drill on the sea is held near the Xisha Islands on July 14, 2016 in Sansha, Hainan Province of China. Nearly 300 armed police officers and soldiers took part in the Sansha marine emergency drill near Xisha Islands on Thursday.

China Holds Emergency Drill in South China Sea amid Rising Tensions

Manthan Chheda |

Jul 15, 2016 03:20 AM EDT

China held an emergency drill including 13 vessels and a helicopter in the disputed waters of the South China Sea on Thursday morning amid mounting tensions over Beijing's claims on the maritime region.

Missile destroyer Guangzhou launches an air-defense missile during a military exercise in the water area near south China's Hainan Island and Xisha islands, July 8, 2016

US, Chinese Naval Commanders to Meet Amid Rising Tensions in South China Sea

Manthan Chheda |

Jul 15, 2016 12:58 AM EDT

Naval commanders from the U.S. and China will meet for discussions amid growing tensions between both countries over China's claims in the disputed waters of the South China Sea, the U.S. Navy said on Thursday.