Title:

  The Truth About US Freedom of Navigation Patrols in the South China Sea

Author:

Shannon Tiezzi

Source:

The Diplomat

Date:

September 22, 2015

Description:

A discussion on a particular focus on the question of U.S. freedom of navigation (FON) patrols within 12 nautical miles of China’s artificial islands – leading to headlines like this, from Associated Press: “McCain: U.S. should ignore China’s claims in South China Sea.”