https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-sends-naval-forces-to-monitor-us-warship-near-disputed-shoalContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-sends-naval-forces-to-monitor-us-warship-near-disputed-shoalhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-sends-naval-forces-to-monitor-us-warship-near-disputed-shoal#u150562Sat, 24 Oct 2026 01:56:40 +0000China's military has sent naval forces to monitor a US warship that 'illegally' entered waters around a disputed shoal in the South China Sea. The incident occurred near the Sabina Shoal, which is part of the Spratly Islands. China views almost the entire South China Sea as its own, leading to tensions with other countries, including the US, over maritime rights.Why it mattersThe South China Sea is a contentious region with multiple countries claiming sovereignty over various islands and shoals. China's actions in the area have raised concerns among other nations, including