China says US warship entered its waters without permission
Beijing's navy says the USS Charleston sailed into waters near Sabina Shoal early Monday without approval, dispatching forces to monitor it and calling the move an illegal intrusion that threatens regional security.
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What happened
China's Southern Theater Command Navy said on Tuesday that the USS Charleston, a US littoral combat ship, entered waters near Sabina Shoal in the Spratly Islands early Monday without Beijing's approval. The Chinese navy said it dispatched forces to monitor the ship. A Chinese military spokesperson described the entry as illegal.
Why it matters
China said the ship's entry jeopardised maritime security in the area. The move was described by Beijing as an illegal intrusion into Chinese waters.
Coverage
- Chinese Navy says USS Charleston illegally entered waters near Sabina Shoal (ua.news)
- China sends naval forces to monitor US warship near disputed shoal (Al Arabiya)
- Chinese military reports illegal intrusion of the US into Chinese waters (CGTN)
- Chinese Navy Says US Ship Near Sabina Shoal Jeopardised Maritime Security (Reuters)
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