Check out the latest development in the South China Sea

• In a major development, China has denied entry to a German Warship, saying that it would not allow a harbour to the ship

• The Warship is on a six-month-long mission and had set sail from Germany last month

• Chinese foreign ministry has stated that "China attaches great importance to the development of an all-round strategic partnership between China and Germany, including cooperation between the two militaries,"

• Further german navy stated that it would use common trade routes

• China's claim to the South China Sea is contested by Brunei, the Philippines, Malaysia and Vietnam