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“China sends naval forces to monitor U.S. warship near disputed S. China Sea shoal”
“China’s military said on Tuesday it had sent forces to watch a U.S. warship that “illegally” entered waters around a…”
China deploys forces after USS Charleston enters Sabina Shoal waters
Key points
- China said its forces watched the USS Charleston after it allegedly illegally entered waters near Sabina Shoal.
- The incident occurred in the Spratly Islands area of the South China Sea.
- A U.S. Navy spokesperson claimed the ship conducted routine operations in international waters.
- Taiwan reported a separate standoff with a Chinese Coast Guard near the Pratas Islands.
- Tensions rise as Beijing and Manila dispute sovereignty over Sabina Shoal and surrounding reefs.
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