In a high-stakes maritime showdown in the South China Sea, the Chinese mainland’s military turned back the US destroyer USS Higgins after it sailed into waters around Huangyan Dao without permission 🚢⚓️.
According to He Tiecheng, spokesperson for the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Southern Theater Command, forces were deployed to track, monitor, and expel the warship in strict accordance with relevant laws and regulations. The mission showcased the command’s swift response and precision operations on Wednesday.
This incident underscores the Chinese mainland’s resolve to safeguard its territorial waters and enforce sovereignty at sea. As regional naval activities intensify, both sides continue to test boundaries in one of the world’s busiest waterways 🌊.
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China expels U.S. destroyer illegally entering waters around Huangyan Dao
cgtn.com
