Tensions continue between the US and China

The tension sparked by the cruise activity of the US warship near the Spartly Islands, where China claims sovereignty in the South China Sea, continues with mutual statements.

The US reportedly sent the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius to the region today, despite China’s warning. “Illegal claims to sovereignty in the South China Sea pose a threat to freedom of navigation and flight, free and unimpeded commercial activities, and economic opportunities for riparian countries,” the U.S. Seventh Fleet in the Pacific said. it’s a statement.

In the statement, it was emphasized that the United States will oppose excessive claims to sovereignty in the seas, regardless of which country they come from.

HARD REACTION FROM CHINA

In a statement, the Chinese Defense Ministry, on the other hand, claimed that the “ship was withdrawn from the region” and accused the US of “harming peace and stability in the South China Sea.”

In the statement, it was claimed that the United States was “militarizing the South China Sea” and “seeking shipping hegemony.” The Beijing administration warned the United States to “end its provocative actions, otherwise it will take wings to the consequences of unexpected events.”

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Southern Front Command said yesterday that the US Navy guided-missile destroyer USS Milius “entered territorial waters without permission” near the Spartly Islands, which the Chinese call “Shisha.” , and was tracked down and warned by the Chinese air and naval forces and “expelled” from the region.

The US Navy denied the claim that the warship was withdrawn from the region, stating that it continued its routine operation in the South China Sea.

The South China Sea has been the subject of sovereignty disputes since the riparian countries gained independence after World War II. (AA)