Chinese Naval Drill Near Taiwan Draws No US Protest

The United States says China has the right to sail in international waters after a Chinese aircraft carrier cruised past Taiwan and into the contested South China Sea. Taiwan's Defense Ministry reported Monday that the aircraft carrier and five warships sailed 90 nautical miles south of Taiwan, a self-governing island claimed by China. Beijing said it was conducting a routine training exercise. China has previously accused U.S. warships of making provocative passes through the...

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