MANILA, Aug 27 (Reuters) – China’s “aggressive behavior” in the South China Sea, including the use of water canon by its coast guard against a Philippine vessel, must be challenged and checked, the commander of the U.S. Navy’s Seventh Fleet said on Sunday. Vice Admiral Karl Tho...
right, pulling into position behind the Military Sealift Command USNS Matthew Perry, during a replenishment-at-sea, seen from the bridge of the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance, in the South China Sea.(U.S. Navy/Petty Officer 2nd Class Will Gaskill via AP) ...
Military experts say emerging evidence and the latest ground realities suggest it will be impossible for the PLA Navy to catch up with their US rivals just yet. “China still has a long way to go to develop a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, because the most urgent need for its navy is ...
TAIPEI — China showcased its growing capability to deny the US Navy access to the maritime domain of both the East China Sea and South China Sea during a celebratory parade Thursday commemorating the 70th anniversary of its victory over imperialist Japan. Parade officials commented that 80 percent...
Analysis: US Navy crew in China prepares to come homeNOAH ADAMS, LINDA WERTHEIMER
This capability allows China to gain insights into US Naval activity, which can enhance strategic planning and monitoring efforts. Furthermore, China’s display of a replica of the US Navy aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford earlier this year demonstrates the PLA’s emphasis on challenging US Na...
Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro said Friday that the major multination military training exercise launched in Australia sends a message to China that America’s allies are cooperating to defend their security and democratic values. Talisman Sabre began in 2005 as a biennial joint exercise betw...
China denies request for 2 US Navy ships to visit Hong Kong port amid protests Fox News contributor Marc Thiessen on China's response to Hong Kong protests and what it means for U.S. relations. China has rejected requests for two U.S. Navy warships to visit Hong Kong as massive, weeks...
China’s Navy and airforce tracked the two vessels throughout the strait, according to a statement from the People’s Liberation Army Eastern Theater Command that blamed the US and Canada for “causing trouble intentionally” and hurting regional peace and stability. ...
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