THE UNITED States have taken tensions with China to a new high by “asserting their right” to sail warships past disputed islands in the South China Sea.
China warn US Navy for flying past South China Sea islands
A guided-missile destroyer, USS Decatur sailed within 12 nautical miles (13.8 miles on land) of reefs near the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea, two US officials claim.
China has asserted ownership of the Spratly islands, something which was hotly contested by the US officials as “excessive maritime claims”.
Speaking to CNN, one of the officials said: “US Forces operate in the Indo-Pacific region on a daily basis, including the South China Sea. All operations are designed in accordance with international law and demonstrate that the United States will fly, sail and operate wherever international law allows.
The official said these operations “challenge excessive maritime claims and…
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