China Accuses US Navy Ship of Illegally Violating Sovereignty in South China Sea

China's military accused a US Navy ship of illegally entering waters adjacent to 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 disputes with neighboring countries over its territorial claims in the South China Sea, and tensions have escalated in recent months.