US Warships Challenge China’s Reckless Actions in South China Sea—A Test of America’s Resolve
After a dangerous Chinese naval collision near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, the United States deployed two warships to assert freedom of navigation and support its treaty ally, the Philippines, challenging Beijing’s aggressive tactics in contested waters.
In a decisive display of America’s commitment to national sovereignty and regional stability, the United States deployed two warships near the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea following a reckless Chinese naval collision. This incident, which involved Chinese navy and coast guard ships crashing into each other while attempting to force out a smaller Philippine vessel, underscores China’s ongoing attempts to bully its neighbors and undermine international maritime law.Why Does America’s Presence Matter in These Dangerous Waters?The USS Higgins, a guided missile destroyer, and USS Cincinnati, a littoral combat ship, sailed within 30 nautical miles of the disputed shoal—an...
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