Tensions in the 'Western Philippines Sea'.

• Author: Magnuson, Stew
• Position: UP FRONT

Adm. Bill Moran, vice chief of naval operations, speaking about tensions with China at the Surface Navy Association's annual conference, said: "We're going to continue to be doing what we've been doing in the Western Philippines Sea."

Renaming the East China Sea got a big laugh and a robust round of applause from attendees. Minutes later at a press briefing, he jokingly...