May 26, 2017

"China on Thursday expressed strong opposition to recent US military maneuvers near the Nansha Islands in the South China Sea and urged the country to desist from taking actions that undermine China's sovereignty and security interests.

Defense ministry spokesperson Ren Guoqiang said at a press conference on Thursday that the USS Dewey guided missile destroyer entered waters near reefs that form part of China's Nansha Islands, and the People's Liberation Army navy's Luzhou and Liuzhou missile frigates identified the US vessel, sent a warning to the destroyer and drove it from the area.

'China has indisputable sovereignty over the Nansha Islands and the neighboring sea area, and the Chinese military firmly opposes the US military's move which will militarize the region and increase the possibility of accidents in both sea and air. China has made solemn representations to the US,' Ren said.”

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