China Warns of Consequences for US South China Sea Actions

China has warned of "serious consequences" after the US Navy sailed a destroyer around the disputed Paracel Islands in the South China Sea for the second day in a row, in a move Beijing claimed was a violation of its sovereignty and security. The US has challenged requirements from China, Taiwan, and Vietnam requiring either advance notification or permission before a military vessel sails by, calling it a "freedom of navigation operation." China accused the US of "undermining the peace and stability of the South China Sea" and violating international laws.