The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy issued a sharp condemnation following a transit by a U.S. Navy warship near the disputed Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea. Beijing accused the United States of severely jeopardizing maritime security, escalating tensions, and violating China’s territorial sovereignty in the strategic waterway. In response, the Chinese military dispatched naval and air units to track, monitor, and warn the U.S. vessel away from the contested area. U.S. 7th Fleet representatives maintained that the operation was conducted in full accordance with international law, reaffirming Washington’s commitment to open navigation in international waters. The tense encounter highlights ongoing flashpoints in the South China Sea as rival territorial claims and superpower competition continue to strain bilateral relations.

Full report : Beijing claims an American warship endangered regional stability and sovereignty during recent freedom of navigation patrols in the South China Sea.