Escalation in the South China Sea

Flash Bulletin
South China Sea – 10 December 2019
13:50 EEST
Subject: Escalation in the South China Sea
Status: Heightened
Event:
Russia’s naval forces have begun to do joint military exercises with China in the South China Sea. China has defended its actions, stating they have territorial sovereignty in the area. China has forced Taiwan to be a satellite state for these naval operations
Action:
It is recommended the United States get militarily involved immediately as Russia is not responding to other forms of diplomacy