The Pentagon has demanded that China return an an underwater drone deployed by an American research vessel in the South China Sea.
China seized the vessel in waters just off the coast of the Philippines. The device was used to test water temperate and measure ocean currents, officials say.
The encounter will add to US concerns of growing after months of tension in the South China Sea.
Harry Horton reports from Washington.
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