(Power Power Power Power), USA, the American aircraft carrier Nimitz led a strike group to enter the South China Sea two weeks ago, showing military forces in this world's most competitive waters.
The 11th aircraft carrier strike group in the Nimitz includes the guided missile cruiser, USS Bunker Hill, and the destroyer, Uss Decatur, the Uss Wayne E. Meyer, and Zhong Yun.USS Chung-Hoon.Zhong Yun was driving through the Taiwan Strait on January 5, anger China.
The U.S. military also dispatched dozens of MH-60 Seahawk helicopters and F / A-18 Hornet fighters in this operation.
The U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier Crossing Group Commander Swien said that the cruise aims to fulfill the United States' commitment, that is, to maintain the freedom of the South China seawater and airspaces that are crucial to global trade.
He said: "We will sail, flight and action allowed by local norms and rules. We will do this safely and firmly ... This is really just to work with our allies and partners in the region.Navigation and action, and to ensure that the freedom and opening of business in India -Pacific. "
Swelli said that compliance with international rules is very important, and said that the maintenance of the United States in the South China Sea shows Washington's commitment to regional allies.
He said: "Since we came here, we have worked in the same waters as China, Singapore and the Philippines, everything is safe and professional."
The goods of about $ 3.4 trillion (about $ 4.4 trillion) each year pass through the South China Sea.The United States maintains its existence in the South China Sea. Although it is welcomed by allies such as Japan, South Korea, the Philippines, and Australia, China believes that the United States and allies are provoked in the "backyard" of China.
