US Navy ship sails past Chinese-claimed reef in South China Sea

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A U.S. Navy destroyer sailed within 12 miles of the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea in a challenge to China's maritime territorial claims there that will likely set off renewed Chinese complaints.

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A U.S. Navy destroyer sailed within 12 miles of the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea on Monday in a challenge to China's maritime territorial claims that will likely set off renewed Chinese complaints.

Scarborough Reef, aka Scarborough Shoal, is an uninhabited reef in the South China Sea about 120 miles west of the Philippines surrounded by rich fishing grounds claimed by both China and the Philippines. China seized control of the reef from the Philippines in 2012 as part of an effort to claim control of South China Sea areas near the Spratly Islands and the Paracel Islands.

The U.S. Navy executes FONOPs worldwide to challenge excessive maritime claims, but the missions challenging China's claims in the South China Sea always draw the most attention. Monday's passage by the USS Preble is only the Navy's second Freedom of Navigation Operation off Scarborough Shoal -- the first one was in January 2018.

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Philippines is caught in the middle of 2 Rivals for the Power Struggle & Trade? RRD_Davao

Sail onn Navy.

LETS BATTLE

Well Mr. Trump this is your chance to show America is great again show to Chinese at the South China Sea is not their playground is open to maritime vessels since World War II , belongs to the Philippines ,to Vietnam and yes to China also so share being nice occupant is a healthy

The ruler or would-be opressor of the world!

This proves America is still strong and will not be cowards by not passing by a claimed reef. With Trump, we will hopefully be able to soon have our Navy Destroyer safely touch the shores of China, without any complaints by the Chinese It is a peaceful effort to improve China.

USA starting a war with China!

Within 12 miles? Lol... come on people. If you really want to you're not scared, sail right up to it.

Wargasm - Jan Theuninck, 2001

F ..... them ! About time

Go, warmongers!

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