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PLA navy followed US vessel on patrol in South China Sea hotspot, Beijing says

20 Oct 2026, 10:10 UTC · 1 source
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🚨 CHINA ACCUSES US NAVAL VESSEL OF ‘ILLEGAL’ ENTRY China said a US naval vessel undermined regional stability near the disputed Spratly Islands. The PLA Southern Theatre Command Navy said the USS Charleston “illegally intruded” into waters around Sabina Shoal “without approval.” Source: South China Morning Post #SouthChinaSea #PLANavy #USVessel #Beijing

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