US to Observe Situation in South China Sea

observe - v. to watch; to look at carefully; to celebrate or honor something

situation - n. the way things are during a period of time

dispute - v. to oppose strongly; dispute - n. an angry debate

negotiate - v. to talk about a problem or situation to find a common solution; negotiation - n. an act of negotiation, a formal discussion to reach an agreement

code - n. a set of laws or regulations