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12/22/2024 05:15:47 pm

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FONOPS

Mischief Reef

Australia Must Conduct Own FONOPs of the South China Sea, says Former Defense Chief

He said the Law of Sea is "very clear" in that man-made features such as those built by China can't generate a 12 nautical mile claim to waters around them.

FONOPS

US Navy will Continue FONOPS in South China Sea, Affirm its Commanders

Trump now relies on Beijing to strong arm North Korea into giving-up its nuclear weapons.

FONOPS

USS Carl Vinson Sails Close to Hainan on FONOPS Mission, Reveals US Navy

"We have operated here in the past, we're going to operate here in the future, we're going to continue to reassure our allies," he said.

  Closer to war

Obama’s ‘Pivot to Asia’ Strategy Still Alive under Trump, Contends China

It did, however, note that Trump's security advisers are conservative, hawkish and lack experience in dealing with Asian affairs.

  Closer to war

Dangerous Escalation: US Navy will Sail its Warships Closer to China’s Man-Made Islands in South China Sea

Such a provocative move will be a dangerous new challenge to Chinese territorial claims.

A2/AD

China Strengthening A2/AD Defenses to End US Navy Freedom of Navigation Patrols

Li also said China has enhanced the capability of Anti-Access / Area Denial (A2/AD) system so the U.S. can't take reckless military action.

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