China Condemns US Navy Ship for Violating Sovereignty

China's military accused a US Navy ship of illegally entering waters near the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea, stating that it disrupted regional peace and violated China's sovereignty. The US Navy countered, asserting that the ship was conducting routine operations in international waters consistent with international law. China has been involved in territorial disputes with its neighbors over its extensive claims in the South China Sea, and tensions have escalated with recent confrontations involving Philippine and US vessels.