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(8 years ago)South China's sea area is a region claimed by Brunei, China, Malaysia, Taiwan, Philippines and Vietnam, believed to have large energy sources. Chinese authorities claim 90% of this area is theirs. China's foreign minister has declared that the US destroyer has entered the waters [...]
China's foreign minister has declared that the US destroyer has entered the waters of its territory, on the sea of southern China, violating Beijing's sovereignty, reports “Sputnik International” Transmission Periscope.
According to the statement issued by Beijing, it says “on January 17th, a US destroyer has entered China's waters 12 miles from the island of Huangian (also known as the Scarbrough shallow in the South China Sea) without the Chinese government's approval. Chinese Marines, in accordance with the law, conducted a “mic or enemy check against the American ship and issued a warning to leave the current waters. ”
The actions of the US military ship undermine China's sovereignty and security interests and seriously jeopardise the safety of Chinese ships and personnel who conduct planned actions in the area”, the statement said.
Beijing has also expressed serious disappointment, which pledged to “take all necessary measures to ensure its sovereignty”./Periscopi/
