In a bold move on Friday, China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) announced it had expelled the U.S. guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey 🚀 after it allegedly trespassed into Chinese territorial waters near the Xisha Islands in the South China Sea. 🌊
The PLA Southern Theater Command didn't take the intrusion lightly. They deployed naval and air forces to \"track, monitor, and warn away\" the vessel, according to Senior Colonel Tian Junli, spokesperson of the command. 🛥️✈️
Talk about tensions heating up! 😬 The Xisha Islands, known for their strategic importance and rich resources, have been a point of contention in the region. This latest incident adds fuel to the fire 🔥 of the ongoing maritime disputes.
What's your take on this escalating situation? Share your thoughts below! 💬👇
Reference(s):
China's PLA expels U.S. destroyer trespassing near Xisha Islands
cgtn.com
