As US military warships sailed near the disputed islands in the South China Sea, China hit back at the US asserting that it should "immediately stop provocative actions" as relations between the two nations continued to remain on the boil.

US should immediately stop provocative action in South China Sea: China

The US military said two of its warships sailed near islands claimed by China in the South China Sea on Monday, a move that could anger Beijing at a time of tense relations between the world's two biggest economies.

US warships Preble, Chung Hoon sail near Spratly Islands in South China Sea

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US should immediately stop provocative action in South China Sea: China

US warships Preble, Chung Hoon sail near Spratly Islands in South China Sea