Beijing exasperated by bursting into US destroyer waters – Telam

China enraged by breakthrough in US destroyer waters

Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said the ships had entered the waters without permission from China, and that Beijing had expressed strong opposition and dissatisfaction with the movement.

"The activities of United States warships have violated China's sovereignty and undermined the peace, security and good order of the territorial waters." China expresses its strong opposition and dissatisfaction on this issue, " Hua Chunying told the media.

China claims much of the South China Sea and has built artificial islands and air bases there, which has raised concerns in the region and in Washington.

"The United States has insisted on creating problems in the South China Sea and creating tensions that could undermine peace and security." China urges the United States to put an immediate end to these provocations and to respect the efforts of the countries of the region to maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea, "the spokeswoman said.