WASHINGTON: The White House warned China it will "defend" US and international "interests" in the South China Sea and that trade must be a "two-way street."

Signaling Donald Trump's tough stance against Beijing on Monday, spokesman Sean Spicer said "the US is going to make sure we protect our interests" in the South China Sea.

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