Malaysia cautious over US role in disputed South China Sea

In April, reports emerged of a “stand-off” in the South China Sea between the West Capella, an exploration ship hired by Malaysian national oil firm Petronas, and the Haiyang Dizhi 8, a Chinese government survey vessel.The incident on April 17 also involved Vietnamese ships tagging the West Capella, as the waters in which the ship was operating is also claimed by Vietnam – although this fact was not as well highlighted in some reports.Three days later, the US Navy dispatched two warships to the…

from South China Morning Post https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3087640/malaysia-cautious-over-us-role-disputed-south-china-sea