[HIGHLIGHTS] Beijing, 'US provocations in South China Sea'

China accuses the US of carrying out "provocative and dangerous actions" in the skies of the South China Sea. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman MaoNing: U.S.

has often sent ships and aircraft to conduct close reconnaissance against China for a long time, endangering its sovereignty and national security. Such provocative and dangerous action are the main cause of security problems in the area, she said. (ANSA) problems in area are main cause for security problems, says Foreign Ministry spokesman.