China's defence ministry says US damaged stability in South China Sea

The ministry resolutely opposes the entry of US warships into Chinese territory


Reuters July 03, 2017
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey prepares for a replenishment-at-sea in the South China Sea May 19, 2017. PHOTO: REUTERS

BEIJING: The United States has seriously damaged peace and stability in the South China Sea after a US warship sailed near a disputed island in waters claimed by China, the Asian nation's defence ministry said on Monday.

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The ministry resolutely opposes the entry of US warships into Chinese territory, it said in a statement on social media. The actions of the United States navy seriously damaged the "political atmosphere" around the development of military ties between the two countries, the ministry added.

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The USS Stethem, a guided-missile destroyer, sailed within
12 nautical miles of Triton Island, part of the Paracel Islands
in the South China Sea, a US Defense Department official said.

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