China Says It Expelled U.S. Warship from South China Sea

China, US Clash Over Naval Incident Near Scarborough Shoal

China’s navy says it expelled a U.S. Navy destroyer from its territorial waters in the South China Sea, accusing Washington of violating its sovereignty. The U.S., however, rejected the claim, insisting the operation was lawful under international law. According to the People’s Liberation Army Southern Theater Command, the USS Higgins “illegally intruded” into waters around…

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