US Naval Ship 'Seriously Violated China's Sovereignty And Security' After Unlawfully Breaching Territorial Waters, Says Beijing

The Chinese military blamed a U.S. naval vessel for severe infringement of its sovereignty and security in the South China Sea.

What Happened: The USS Gabrielle Giffords sailed close to the Second Thomas Shoal, an action that China alleges “seriously violated China’s sovereignty and security,” reported Bloomberg.

The Chinese military stated that the actions of this littoral combat ship jeopardized regional peace and stability. The U.S. Pacific Fleet is yet to respond to these accusations, claiming that its naval vessels operate in international waters.