September 1, 201114 yr From DefenseNews [excerpt] China Accosts India Warship off Vietnam: ReportAGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE Published: 1 Sep 2011 10:55 HANOI, Vietnam - A Chinese warship confronted an Indian naval vessel in waters off Vietnam and demanded its identity, the Financial Times said on Sept. 1, amid regional concern over Beijing's maritime assertiveness.
September 2, 201114 yr Author From Indian Express [excerpt] US calls for diplomatic process over dispute involving India, China navies The United States has asked for a collaborative diplomatic process on resolving the disputes related to the South China Sea, amid reports of the Chinese Navy confronting an Indian Navy vessel off the coast of Vietnam in late July. CV32: Hard to tell if something really happened, given the currently available description of events, and India's denial of a "confrontation", but either something did go down or the US is just taking the opportunity to draw attention to Chinese maritime 'bullying' (of which there seems to be at least some broad evidence) and rubbing their nose in it a little. There at least appears to be something going on between India and China.
September 3, 201114 yr From Indian Express [excerpt] US calls for diplomatic process over dispute involving India, China navies The United States has asked for a collaborative diplomatic process on resolving the disputes related to the South China Sea, amid reports of the Chinese Navy confronting an Indian Navy vessel off the coast of Vietnam in late July. CV32: Hard to tell if something really happened, given the currently available description of events, and India's denial of a "confrontation", but either something did go down or the US is just taking the opportunity to draw attention to Chinese maritime 'bullying' (of which there seems to be at least some broad evidence) and rubbing their nose in it a little. There at least appears to be something going on between India and China. Maybe politics as sea, something as simple as not saluting (dipping flags) or disputed right of way gotten blown out of proportion and embellished? Even with friendly foreign Navies passing within visual can have its stress and strain. Lets hope it blows over sooner than later.
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