Tensions Rise in South China Sea

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Tensions Rise in South China Sea

Tensions rise in the West Philippine Sea, also known as the South China Sea by the International Hydrographic Organization.
Last week a Chinese naval vessel came dangerously close to USS Cowpens (CG-63), a US guided missile warship. The Chinese ship crossed directly in front of the USS Cowpens. An anonymous U.S. official stated the Cowpens had been “in the vicinity” of China’s new aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, when the incident occurred. The Liaoning is China's first aircraft carrier put into...

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