Two U.S. carrier groups conducted joint exercises in the South China Sea on Tuesday, days after a US warship sailed near Chinese-controlled islands in the disputed waters, as China denounced the United States for damaging peace and stability.

Two US carrier groups conduct exercises in South China Sea

The USS Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is moving to Indo-Pacific Command region, the Pentagon has informed. In Pics: Why US has deployed warship USS Nimitz in Naval exercise with India The US aircraft carrier will be departing the Central Command "ensuring our national security and deterring conflict in a very critical region of the world", Pentagon Press Secretary John F.

US moves Nimitz aircraft carrier in Indo-Pacific region with eye on China

Units of US Navy -- Nimitz Carrier Strike Group -- and Indian Navy undertook Passage Exercise (PASSEX) in the Indian Ocean on Monday. WION broke the story about the drill on Sunday evening.

US-Indian navies conduct joint drill in Indian Ocean in a strong message to China