Rappler · Asia Pacific China sends naval forces to monitor US warship near disputed shoal 20 October 2026 · 17:39 UTC+11:00 · By Herbie G Story summaryThe Chinese military's Southern Theater Command asserts that the US warship 'illegally intruded' into waters adjacent to a shoal in the Spratly Islands Read at Rappler ↗ Opens the original publisher in a new tab. Full articles belong to their publishers; a subscription may be required. Culture & Entertainment Defence Asia Military & Defence China World News War & Conflict Asia Pacific