China ‘expels trespassing’ US Navy destroyer from waters off Paracels

China ‘expels trespassing’ US Navy destroyer from waters off Paracels

The US Navy’s guided missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer sailed near the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea on Friday. Photo: Reuters

  • US says patrol meant to challenge China’s excessive claims around the islands
  • Chinese military says it will take all necessary measures to defend national sovereignty in the South China Sea

Shi Jiangtao

Published: 6:03pm, 14 Sep, 2019

Updated: 1:12pm, 15 Sep, 2019

The US Navy’s guided missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer sailed near the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea on Friday. Photo: Reuters

The US Navy’s guided missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer sailed near the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea on Friday. Photo: Reuters

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