China Dispatches Navy to Track USS Charleston Near Sabina Shoal

Geopolitics13 hours ago

The People's Liberation Army monitored the movements of a US naval vessel that ventured into the South China Sea's Spratly Islands on Oct. 20. Beijing dispatched naval forces to track the USS Charleston, a littoral combat ship, accusing it of entering waters near the Sabina Shoal without permission. Chinese officials stated the intrusion jeopardized maritime security and demanded the vessel cease its activities immediately.

The Philippines rejected China's accusations, arguing that no country is required to seek permission for lawful passage through international waters. The Sabina Shoal sits roughly 140 km from the Philippine island of Palawan, well within the exclusive economic zone of Manila, following a collision last month between vessels from both nations. Separately, Taiwan reported a standoff near the Pratas Islands after a Chinese Coast Guard ship entered restricted waters.

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China Dispatches Navy to Track USS Charleston Near Sabina Shoal

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17%Accidental Maritime Clash-1.2%

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