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US & China Square Off Over South China Sea
Topic Started: Jul 12 2012, 01:32 PM (27,724 Views)
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Feb 19 2018, 09:50 PM
They should have buzzed those installations with fighter jets.




The Chinese will interpret the buzzing of their installations as a violation of their airspace and a provocative action.

It most probably will escalate the situation at a time when the Philippines is ill-prepared to fight a conventional war with China.
Edited by MSantor, Feb 20 2018, 01:20 AM.
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The Carl Vinson CSG on its way to Vietnam:

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USS Carl Vinson patrols West Philippine Sea
Ron Gagalac, ABS-CBN News

Posted at Feb 26 2018 12:05 PM

ABS-CBN News was given access to the USS Carl Vinson over the weekend to witness their actual operation in the West Philippine Sea - the only Filipino television station among selected international media to have set sail with one of the largest aircraft carriers in the world.

The USS Carl Vinson is one of the US Navy's longest-serving active carriers, the ship's Public Affairs Office said. Its primary mission is to conduct sustained combat air operations, protect US interests around the world, defend air and sea lanes, provide humanitarian assistance, and maintain a visible presence of American resolve at any time and place.

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U.S.S. Carl Vinson flies jet fighters in South China Sea
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Posted at Feb 27 2018 01:13 AM

American aircraft carrier U.S.S. Carl Vinson flew its jet fighters near the disputed territories in the South China Sea. American officials, however, denied speculation the deployment is a statement against external aggression from China and North Korea. - The World Tonight, ANC, February 26, 2018
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No changing of maps, US says, as aircraft carrier sails in disputed sea
Ron Gagalac, ABS-CBN News

Posted at Feb 26 2018 02:14 PM | Updated as of Feb 26 2018 05:03 PM

ON BOARD THE USS CARL VINSON - The presence of this aircraft carrier in the South China Sea sends a signal that there should be no changing of maps in waters disputed by China and several Southeast Asian nations, including the Philippines, US Navy officials said.

The nuclear-powered vessel patrolled the resource-rich waters manly to promote freedom of navigation and trade as well as strengthen diplomatic ties between Washington and its allies, said its commanding officer, Capt. Douglas Verissimo.

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US Navy warship closely sails off Mischief Reef
By: Frances G. Mangosing - @inquirerdotnet
INQUIRER.net / 11:42 PM March 23, 2018

The US Navy carried out a freedom of navigation operation in one of China’s artificial islands in the South China Sea on Friday, news agency Reuters reported, citing US officials.

The USS Mustin sailed 12 nautical miles off Mischief Reef (Panganiban Reef) in the Spratly Islands, a group of islands also being claimed by the Philippines.

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US carrier sails in disputed sea as China shows own force

Jim Gomez (Associated Press) - April 11, 2018 - 9:56am

ABOARD THE USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT, South China Sea — As fighter jets streaked overhead, a U.S. aircraft carrier sailed through the South China Sea on Tuesday in the latest display of America's military might after China built a string of islands with military facilities to assert its claims in the strategic waters, sparking regional alarm.

The U.S. Navy flew a small group of Philippine generals, officials and journalists to the USS Theodore Roosevelt, where fighter jets landed and took off by catapult with thunderous blasts. The nuclear-powered carrier, and its 65 supersonic F18 jets, spy planes and helicopters, was en route to Manila.

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US vows freedom of navigation, freedom from fear, coercion

Michael Punongbayan (The Philippine Star) - April 15, 2018 - 12:01am

MANILA, Philippines — Through the presence and more frequent visits of powerful aircraft carriers in in the Philippines and other parts of the South China Sea, the US is sending a loud and clear message that America’s military forces are ready to defend and protect its allies in the Indo-Pacific region.

Speaking at a reception onboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt in the waters of Manila Bay on Friday, US Ambassador Sung Kim said the US will continue to ensure “freedom of navigation, freedom of commerce and freedom from fear and coercion.”

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China has jamming equipment in the South China Sea — and the US may 'not look kindly on it'
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[*]The US Navy's USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier has reached the Philippines, and it looks like China has jamming equipment in the South China Sea.
[*]Beijing has built and militarized artificial islands in the South China Sea, and is extremely touchy about US Navy ships sailing around them despite their legal status as lying in international waters.
[*]While jamming isn't anywhere near shooting, the provocative activity "could lead to an escalatory pattern that could be negative for both sides," and the US will "not look kindly" on the practice, according to an expert.


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I think chances of a war breaking out between China and the US would increase significantly once China completes her carrier force of a half dozen ships. She might feel confident enough to successfully invade Taiwan by that time or to confront the US in the South China Sea.


Ph should be prepared for any eventuality.
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U.S. B-52 bombers fly in vicinity of South China Sea
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Posted at Apr 27 2018 01:09 PM

TOKYO - U.S. Air Force B-52 bombers have carried out training in the vicinity of the South China Sea and the southern Japanese island of Okinawa, the Air Force said on Friday, in what a Chinese newspaper linked to China's drills near Taiwan.

The U.S. Air Force said the B-52s took off from Andersen Air Force Base on the U.S. Pacific island of Guam and "transited to the vicinity of the South China Sea" on Tuesday.

"The B-52Hs conducted training and then transited to the vicinity of Okinawa to conduct training with USAF F-15C Strike Eagles, before returning to Guam," it said.


"Continuous Bomber Presence (CBP) missions are intended to maintain the readiness of U.S. forces. The U.S. Pacific Command's CBP missions, which have been routinely employed since March 2004, are in accordance with international law."

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U.S. says will be consequences for China's South China Sea militarization
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By David Brunnstrom and Idrees Ali
3 days ago

The United States has raised concerns with China about its latest militarization of the South China Sea and there will be near-term and long-term consequences, the White House said on Thursday.

U.S. news network CNBC reported on Wednesday that China had installed anti-ship cruise missiles and surface-to-air missile systems on three outposts in the South China Sea. It cited sources with direct knowledge of U.S. intelligence.

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