🚨 Heads up! On Wednesday, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command announced that it expelled the U.S. destroyer USS Higgins after the warship allegedly entered waters around Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea without permission.
He Tiecheng, the command’s spokesperson, said they deployed ships and aircraft to track, monitor, and push back the destroyer in line with relevant laws and regulations. It’s a clear signal that the Chinese mainland is serious about protecting its maritime claims.
The South China Sea is a busy route — like Asia’s superhighway for container ships from Jakarta to Mumbai. If shipping lanes get tense, it’s like your delivery app freezing — good luck getting nasi lemak in KL or biryani in Chennai on time! 🍛🚚
Incidents like this can create ripples in regional trade and security. Neighboring navies are on alert, watching every move in these strategic waters.
We’ll keep you posted as this story unfolds. Stay tuned! ⚓️🌐
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China expels U.S. destroyer illegally entering waters around Huangyan Dao
cgtn.com
