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Chinese Vessel Skids By U.S. Ship

NAVAL HARASSMENT

Narrowly avoiding collision.

China’s high seas bullying continues as an American missile warship, moving lawfully through the South China Sea, was confronted by a Chinese warship, narrowly avoiding a collision. “This incident underscores the need to ensure the highest standards of professional seamanship, including communications between vessels, to mitigate the risk of an unintended incident or mishap,” a Navy official said. The Pentagon has been concerned about such potential run-ins ever since China declared ownership over a disputed air defense zone in the East China Sea this month.

Read it at The Washington Free Beacon