China on Monday (April 10) slammed the United States for the "illegal" intrusion of a warship into waters Beijing claims in the South China Sea. The US earlier said that in a "freedom of navigation" operation, its guided-missile destroyer the USS Milius sailed through waters claimed by Beijing.&nbsp;

The US warship apparently sailed near one of the most important man-made and Chinese-controlled islands. The statement revealed that the ship sailed within 12 nautical miles of Mischief Reef, which is about 1,400 kilometres from the southern tip of Taiwan's mainland.&nbsp;

A statement by the Navy noted that the operation "upheld the rights, freedoms, and lawful uses of the sea". The US Navy's 7th Fleet said in a statement: "Under customary international law ... features like Mischief Reef that is submerged at high tide in their naturally formed state are not entitled to a territorial sea."&nbsp;

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It added, "The land reclamation efforts, installations, and structures built on Mischief Reef do not change this characterisation under international law."&nbsp;

Meanwhile, China's People's Liberation Army said that the US warship had "illegally" entered waters near the reef without Chinese approval/ China also said that the vessel was monitored by the forces and a warning was also issued.&nbsp;

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The so-called intrusion occurred at a time when Chinese fighter jets and warships are carrying out military drills around Taiwan, which escalated the tensions. China has also practised simulated strikes on the island.&nbsp;

The military drills come in the background of a headliner meeting last week between Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen and US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy outside Los Angeles.&nbsp;

While reacting to the meeting, the Chinese defence ministry said that the army "adheres to its duties and missions, maintains a high degree of alert at all times, resolutely defends national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and resolutely maintains peace and stability in Taiwan Strait".&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Washington said it was "monitoring Beijing's actions closely" and Taipei condemned the military exercises. On Monday, Beijing said fighter jets carrying "live ammunition" had conducted "simulated strikes" near Taiwan and that its Shandong aircraft carrier was involved in the ongoing exercises.&nbsp;

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China on Monday (April 10) slammed the United States for the "illegal" intrusion of a warship into waters Beijing claims in the South China Sea. The US earlier said that in a "freedom of navigation" operation, its guided-missile destroyer the USS Milius sailed through waters claimed by Beijing.

China on Monday (April 10) slammed the United States for the "illegal" intrusion of a warship into waters Beijing claims in the South China Sea. The US earlier said that in a "freedom of navigation" operation, its guided-missile destroyer the USS Milius sailed through waters claimed by Beijing. The US warship apparently sailed near one of the most important man-made and Chinese-controlled islands. The statement revealed that the ship sailed within 12 nautical miles of Mischief Reef, which is about 1,400 kilometres from the southern tip of Taiwan's mainland. A statement by the Navy noted that the operation "upheld the rights, freedoms, and lawful uses of the sea". The US Navy's 7th Fleet said in a statement: "Under customary international law ... features like Mischief Reef that is submerged at high tide in their naturally formed state are not entitled to a territorial sea." ALSO READ | US intel leak includes Ukraine war, Mossad details: Is America spying on allies? It added, "The land reclamation efforts, installations, and structures built on Mischief Reef do not change this characterisation under international law." Meanwhile, China's People's Liberation Army said that the US warship had "illegally" entered waters near the reef without Chinese approval/ China also said that the vessel was monitored by the forces and a warning was also issued. WATCH | China Military Exercises: Chinese drills after meet between Taiwan President and US House Speaker × The so-called intrusion occurred at a time when Chinese fighter jets and warships are carrying out military drills around Taiwan, which escalated the tensions. China has also practised simulated strikes on the island. The military drills come in the background of a headliner meeting last week between Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen and US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy outside Los Angeles. While reacting to the meeting, the Chinese defence ministry said that the army "adheres to its duties and missions, maintains a high degree of alert at all times, resolutely defends national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and resolutely maintains peace and stability in Taiwan Strait". Meanwhile, Washington said it was "monitoring Beijing's actions closely" and Taipei condemned the military exercises. On Monday, Beijing said fighter jets carrying "live ammunition" had conducted "simulated strikes" near Taiwan and that its Shandong aircraft carrier was involved in the ongoing exercises. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Beijing slams US over 'illegal' intrusion of American warship in South China Sea

China on Thursday (March 23) said that an American warship was warned and away from waters it illegally entered in the disputed South China Sea. Meanwhile, Washington rejected the claims.&nbsp;

The Chinese military said in a statement that it had monitored the United States destroyer around the Paracel Islands, also known as the Xisha Islands.&nbsp;

The military statement mentioned said that the guided-missile destroyer USS Milius intruded into China's territorial waters. As claimed by Beijing, the move undermined peace and stability in the busy waterway.&nbsp;

In a statement, the military said that the guided-missile destroyer USS Milius intruded into China's territorial waters, undermining peace and stability in the busy waterway.&nbsp;

Tian Junli, a spokesman for China's Southern Theatre Command, said: "The theater forces will maintain a high state of alert at all times and take all necessary measures to resolutely safeguard national sovereignty and security and peace and stability in the South China Sea."&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the US&nbsp;rejected the claims with the navy stating that the destroyer is conducting "routine operations" in the South China Sea and was not expelled.&nbsp;

A statement from the U.S. Navy 7th Fleet said, "The United States will continue to fly, sail, and operate wherever international law allows."&nbsp;

As quoted by the news agency AFP, a&nbsp;spokesperson said: "The United States will continue to fly, sail, and operate wherever international law allows."&nbsp;

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China on Thursday (March 23) said that an American warship was warned and away from waters it illegally entered in the disputed South China Sea. Meanwhile, Washington rejected the claims.

China on Thursday (March 23) said that an American warship was warned and away from waters it illegally entered in the disputed South China Sea. Meanwhile, Washington rejected the claims. The Chinese military said in a statement that it had monitored the United States destroyer around the Paracel Islands, also known as the Xisha Islands. The military statement mentioned said that the guided-missile destroyer USS Milius intruded into China's territorial waters. As claimed by Beijing, the move undermined peace and stability in the busy waterway. In a statement, the military said that the guided-missile destroyer USS Milius intruded into China's territorial waters, undermining peace and stability in the busy waterway. Tian Junli, a spokesman for China's Southern Theatre Command, said: "The theater forces will maintain a high state of alert at all times and take all necessary measures to resolutely safeguard national sovereignty and security and peace and stability in the South China Sea." Meanwhile, the US rejected the claims with the navy stating that the destroyer is conducting "routine operations" in the South China Sea and was not expelled. A statement from the U.S. Navy 7th Fleet said, "The United States will continue to fly, sail, and operate wherever international law allows." As quoted by the news agency AFP, a spokesperson said: "The United States will continue to fly, sail, and operate wherever international law allows." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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US rejects China's claims that American warship illegally entered waters in South China Sea