In the South China Sea, the U.S. is Struggling to Halt Beijing’s Advance
Despite a belated U.S. naval patrol, Beijing’s bid to extend its military power over the South China Sea is moving ahead unchecked./ For the first time since President Donald Trump took office, a U.S. warship has sailed near a Chinese-controlled island in the disputed South China Sea, signaling an attempt to project a more assertive American stance against Beijing just before a major regional defense summit. The mission, a passage by the guided missile destroyer USS on Wednesday within twelve nautical miles of Mischief Reef, in the Spratly ...
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