US aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan enters South China Sea

SANAA, Jun. 15 (YPA) – The US Navy announced Tuesday that the USS Ronald Reagan’s aircraft carrier group has entered the South China Sea as part of a patrol mission.

“While in the South China Sea, the strike group is conducting maritime security operations, which include flight operations with fixed and rotary wing aircraft, maritime strike exercises, and coordinated tactical training between surface and air units,” the US Navy said.

China frequently objects to US military missions in the South China Sea saying they do not help promote peace or stability, and the announcement follows China blasting the Group of Seven nations for a statement scolding Beijing over a range of issues.

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