The confrontation happened back in November, and as the retired general notes a) it’s probably connected to China’s refusing our ships a traditional port visit to Hong Kong over Thanksgiving and b) cat and mouse games on the seas aren’t all that uncommon. The US battle group’s response — halting and remaining in confrontation mode for 28 hours probably is unusual though.
Video of the story.
Video of the story.
A 28 hour stare down with China is worrisome.China denied a port call to the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier and its escort ships over Thanksgiving, and it turned away two minesweepers fleeing stormy seas and an Air Force aircraft taking supplies to the U.S. consulate there
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