Washington : Even after China threatened the US for patrolling in waters close to Taiwan, the US destroyer was found sailing in the South China Sea. On Thursday, the US destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur patrolled near the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea. Moreover, the US Pacific Fleet informed that the patrol was part of the US Navy’s Freedom of Navigation operation.
China strongly objected to the US operation. “The US patrol happened without notifying China. It is a part of US policy to demonstrate its unilateral maritime dominion,” a Chinese spokesperson criticised. China accused that the US patrol in the South China Sea violated its sovereignty and security.
Moreover, the Chinese Army said that apart from USS Curtis Wilbur, other warships and fighter jets also travelled near the Paracel Islands.
Related posts:
China & Vietnam to resolve their differences over the South China Sea through bilateral talks
French Navy destroyer visits Vietnam
New Chinese marine law threatens neighbouring countries of war, Vietnam and Philippines lash out
Four ASEAN countries castigate China
Chinese patrol vessel sinks a Vietnamese ship in the South China Sea
China criticises sailing of Vietnamese fishing boats in the South China Sea; US aircraft carrier reaches Vietnam
The situation in the South China Sea will fester because of China, Vietnamese Foreign Minister warns UNGA
China should withdraw from the Vietnamese marine region, appeals Vietnam foreign ministry
