Beijing’s efforts to assert territorial claims in the heavily disputed South China Sea via land reclamation and artificial island construction are “moving ahead steadily,” state media reported Tuesday, also revealing the latest project envisioned for the waterway: a floating nuclear power plant. The nuclear power plant will primarily provide power for people living in Sansha city, according... 

The South China Sea seems to gain ground as a source of tensions between the United States and China, which advocates the resolution of territorial disputes in the region between the parties directly involved. The frequent differences in trade, human rights and other issues between Washington and Beijing are added to the associated theme mentioned before, clearly showing the interests of the U.S....