USS McCampbell missile destroyer sailed near the Paracel Islands according to the People's Liberation Army. FMTNews USS
March 11, 2020 8:09 PM
The USS McCampbell missile destroyer sailed near the Paracel Islands on Tuesday without authorisation, according to the People’s Liberation Army. “This is a hegemonic act that violates international law, and … threatens the peace and stability of the South China Sea.”The US Navy 7th fleet confirmed the freedom of navigation operation.
In recent years, Beijing has stepped up its territorial claims in the South China Sea by building numerous artificial islands and a heavy military presence, making it a flashpoint for geopolitical tensions.
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