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A US&nbsp;aircraft carrier and its strike group have returned to the South China Sea after a port call in Singapore, deploying in the disputed region as tensions with China rise over a possible visit to Taiwan by congressional leader Nancy Pelosi.

Officials with the US&nbsp;Navy's Seventh Fleet confirmed the deployment of the USS Ronald Reagan to the vital trade route but did not comment on questions about tensions over the trip by Pelosi, speaker of the US&nbsp;House of Representatives.

"USS Ronald Reagan and her strike group are underway, operating in the South China Sea following a successful port visit to Singapore," Commander Hayley Sims said in a statement to Reuters.

Sims added that the Reagan "is continuing normal, scheduled operations as part of her routine patrol in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific."

When asked for comment, China's foreign ministry said the US was once again "flexing its muscles" in the South China Sea with the Reagan's sailing.

"It is clear from this for everyone to see who is the biggest threat to the South China Sea and the Asian region's peace and stability,” Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told a regular briefing on Thursday.

News of the deployment of the Japan-based carrier comes as Beijing and Washington trade diplomatic blows over Pelosi's visit, reportedly due to take place next month after being postponed earlier in the year. Pelosi has not confirmed the possible trip.

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Wednesday he had spoken with Pelosi and given her a security assessment but any comments about a trip she might make to Taiwan would have to come from her office.

Tensions over democratically-ruled Taiwan are expected to be discussed when US&nbsp;President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping hold their fifth phone call, which could take place as soon as Thursday.

China has issued stern warnings to US&nbsp;officials about Pelosi's possible visit to Taiwan, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesman said on Monday. Beijing considers Taiwan to be part of its territory and has never renounced using force to bring the island under its control.

The Reagan strike group had been operating in the South China Sea earlier in the month before heading for a five-day rest stop in Singapore at the weekend.

Singapore-based security scholar Ian Storey said he would expect Chinese vessels to shadow the strike group, based on recent actions as well as the latest tensions.

"Most of the time those interactions are safe and professional, but there's always a risk they could get too close and spark a confrontation, said Storey, of the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute.

US&nbsp;officials on Tuesday accused China of increased "provocations" against rival claimants in the South China Sea and said its "aggressive and irresponsible behavior" meant it was only a matter of time before there was a major incident or accident.

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A US aircraft carrier and its strike group have returned to the South China Sea after a port call in Singapore, deploying in the disputed region as tensions with China rise over a possible visit to Taiwan by congressional leader Nancy Pelosi.

A US aircraft carrier and its strike group have returned to the South China Sea after a port call in Singapore, deploying in the disputed region as tensions with China rise over a possible visit to Taiwan by congressional leader Nancy Pelosi. Officials with the US Navy's Seventh Fleet confirmed the deployment of the USS Ronald Reagan to the vital trade route but did not comment on questions about tensions over the trip by Pelosi, speaker of the US House of Representatives. "USS Ronald Reagan and her strike group are underway, operating in the South China Sea following a successful port visit to Singapore," Commander Hayley Sims said in a statement to Reuters. Sims added that the Reagan "is continuing normal, scheduled operations as part of her routine patrol in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific." When asked for comment, China's foreign ministry said the US was once again "flexing its muscles" in the South China Sea with the Reagan's sailing. "It is clear from this for everyone to see who is the biggest threat to the South China Sea and the Asian region's peace and stability,” Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told a regular briefing on Thursday. News of the deployment of the Japan-based carrier comes as Beijing and Washington trade diplomatic blows over Pelosi's visit, reportedly due to take place next month after being postponed earlier in the year. Pelosi has not confirmed the possible trip. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Wednesday he had spoken with Pelosi and given her a security assessment but any comments about a trip she might make to Taiwan would have to come from her office. Tensions over democratically-ruled Taiwan are expected to be discussed when US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping hold their fifth phone call, which could take place as soon as Thursday. China has issued stern warnings to US officials about Pelosi's possible visit to Taiwan, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesman said on Monday. Beijing considers Taiwan to be part of its territory and has never renounced using force to bring the island under its control. The Reagan strike group had been operating in the South China Sea earlier in the month before heading for a five-day rest stop in Singapore at the weekend. Singapore-based security scholar Ian Storey said he would expect Chinese vessels to shadow the strike group, based on recent actions as well as the latest tensions. "Most of the time those interactions are safe and professional, but there's always a risk they could get too close and spark a confrontation, said Storey, of the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute. US officials on Tuesday accused China of increased "provocations" against rival claimants in the South China Sea and said its "aggressive and irresponsible behavior" meant it was only a matter of time before there was a major incident or accident. 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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China has responded after the United States accused the country on Tuesday (July 26) of increased "provocations" against rival claimants in the South China Sea. The US suggested that the "aggressive and irresponsible behaviour" meant a major incident or accident could happen soon.&nbsp;

A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said that remarks by the US are "a complete distortion of the truth". Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said during a news briefing in Beijing: "I would like to emphasise that the South China Sea is not a gladiatorial arena of extraterritorial powers."&nbsp;

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"China and the ASEAN countries will further strengthen cooperation and jointly resist all kinds of malicious acts of disruption and destruction in the South China Sea," Lijian added.&nbsp;

These claims and counterclaims began when Jung Pak, a deputy assistant secretary for East Asia at the State Department, said that there was "a clear and upward trend of PRC provocations against South China Sea claimants and other states lawfully operating in the region."&nbsp;

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Referring to China, she told the Center for Strategic and International Studies how marine research and energy exploration activities within the exclusive economic zone of the Philippines are challenged.&nbsp;

She said Chinese aircraft had increasingly engaged in unsafe intercepts of Australian aircraft in international airspace above the South China Sea and three separate incidents in the last few months.&nbsp;

The comments, which apparently became controversial, came ahead of an anticipated call between President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping this week.&nbsp;

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China has responded after the United States accused the country on Tuesday (July 26) of increased "provocations" against rival claimants in the South China Sea. The US suggested that the "aggressive and irresponsible behaviour" meant a major incident or accident could happen soon.

China has responded after the United States accused the country on Tuesday (July 26) of increased "provocations" against rival claimants in the South China Sea. The US suggested that the "aggressive and irresponsible behaviour" meant a major incident or accident could happen soon. A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said that remarks by the US are "a complete distortion of the truth". Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said during a news briefing in Beijing: "I would like to emphasise that the South China Sea is not a gladiatorial arena of extraterritorial powers." ALSO READ | Trump is one of our guys, and he has to win the election: Russian State Television "China and the ASEAN countries will further strengthen cooperation and jointly resist all kinds of malicious acts of disruption and destruction in the South China Sea," Lijian added. These claims and counterclaims began when Jung Pak, a deputy assistant secretary for East Asia at the State Department, said that there was "a clear and upward trend of PRC provocations against South China Sea claimants and other states lawfully operating in the region." ALSO READ | China warns US, says latter will 'bear all consequences' over Pelosi's Taiwan visit Referring to China, she told the Center for Strategic and International Studies how marine research and energy exploration activities within the exclusive economic zone of the Philippines are challenged. She said Chinese aircraft had increasingly engaged in unsafe intercepts of Australian aircraft in international airspace above the South China Sea and three separate incidents in the last few months. The comments, which apparently became controversial, came ahead of an anticipated call between President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping this week. 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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In an effort to avoid stigmatising patients who could delay seeking care, New York City has requested the World Health Organization (WHO) to rename the monkeypox virus on Tuesday (July 26). In a letter to WHO Director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, New York City public health commissioner Ashwin Vasan stated, “We have a growing concern for the potentially devastating and stigmatizing effects that the messaging around the 'monkeypox' virus can have on... already vulnerable communities.” Vasan further stated in his letter that the WHO had suggested changing the name of the virus, connected to smallpox, during a press conference last month, AFP reported.

Currently, with 1,092 infections discovered so far, New York has more cases of the illness than any other city in the US. So far, no deaths have been reported in Europe or the United States.

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Vasan, pointing to facts, said that contrary to what the name might imply, monkeypox did not actually first appear in primates, and recalled the negative impacts of misinformation during the early stages of the HIV epidemic along with the racism that the Asian communities dealt with when former leader Donald Trump referred COVIF-19 as ‘China virus.’

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Vasan said, “painful and racist history within which terminology like (monkeypox) is rooted for communities of color." He stated that continuing to use the term might reignite traumatic feelings of racism and stigma, particularly for Black people and people of other tones, LGBTQIA+ communities and that it is possible that they may refrain from access to vital health care services.

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The virus has been a long epidemic in Central and Western Africa and can affect anyone, but has primarily affected men in Europe and US who had sex with other men. Jynneos, a smallpox vaccination that has been shown to protect against monkeypox has been given in small doses in New York to mostly gay and bisexual males.

So far, the WHO reported that 16,000 confirmed cases of the virus have been reported in 75 countries.

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In an effort to avoid stigmatising patients who could delay seeking care, New York City has requested the World Health Organization (WHO) to rename the monkeypox virus on Tuesday (July 26).

In an effort to avoid stigmatising patients who could delay seeking care, New York City has requested the World Health Organization (WHO) to rename the monkeypox virus on Tuesday (July 26). In a letter to WHO Director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, New York City public health commissioner Ashwin Vasan stated, “We have a growing concern for the potentially devastating and stigmatizing effects that the messaging around the 'monkeypox' virus can have on... already vulnerable communities.” Vasan further stated in his letter that the WHO had suggested changing the name of the virus, connected to smallpox, during a press conference last month, AFP reported. Currently, with 1,092 infections discovered so far, New York has more cases of the illness than any other city in the US. So far, no deaths have been reported in Europe or the United States. Also read | ‘We do at this moment still believe that this outbreak of monkeypox can be stopped’: WHO official Vasan, pointing to facts, said that contrary to what the name might imply, monkeypox did not actually first appear in primates, and recalled the negative impacts of misinformation during the early stages of the HIV epidemic along with the racism that the Asian communities dealt with when former leader Donald Trump referred COVIF-19 as ‘China virus.’ Watch | Global Monkeypox Outbreak: 75 countries, 16,000 cases and 5 deaths Vasan said, “painful and racist history within which terminology like (monkeypox) is rooted for communities of color." He stated that continuing to use the term might reignite traumatic feelings of racism and stigma, particularly for Black people and people of other tones, LGBTQIA+ communities and that it is possible that they may refrain from access to vital health care services. Also read | WHO states monkeypox transmission not limited to gay men, says 'not the case everywhere' The virus has been a long epidemic in Central and Western Africa and can affect anyone, but has primarily affected men in Europe and US who had sex with other men. Jynneos, a smallpox vaccination that has been shown to protect against monkeypox has been given in small doses in New York to mostly gay and bisexual males. So far, the WHO reported that 16,000 confirmed cases of the virus have been reported in 75 countries. (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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