- The Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) strategy is countering Chinese economic and military pressure in the Indo-Pacific region, with Japan as a key partner.
- Growing Chinese presence observed in the South China Sea.
- China bases claims on sovereignty despite international rulings regarding Paracel Islands and South China Sea.
A Dutch ship has been reported to have intruded into the airspace of the Xisha Islands, which are claimed by China.
7 reports, 7 independent
Updated Jun 5
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What happened
A Dutch ship has been reported to have intruded into the airspace of the Xisha Islands, which are claimed by China.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Dutch carrier-based helicopters were reported to have intruded into China's airspace on May 27, 2026.Sub-event
- China used electronic interference and warnings against the Dutch Frigate De Ruyter on May 27, 2026.Sub-event
Dutch ship actions into China's Xisha Islands airspace on May 28, 2026.1 source
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Netherlands
one of the four autonomous countries of the Kingdom of the Netherlands; with territories in the Caribbean