China Shores up Territorial Claims

China has long had territorial maritime disputes with its Asian neighbors, but over the past year tensions over its claims in the East and South China Sea have seen a dramatic uptick. Beijing is using everything from establishing a new city in the South China Sea to weather reports to take a more assertive stance.   As a rising maritime power, China is using a wide range of measures to shore up its territorial claims.   In July, Beijing established a new city and military garrison ... Reported by VOA News 3 hours ago.