US military operations force China to accelerate deployments in South China Sea

Beijing. January 22. Silkroadnews - The U.S. military operations force China to accelerate the deployment of its forces in the South China Sea, Singapore’s The Straits Times reports.
“China’s top newspaper said that US moves in the South China Sea will only cause China to strengthen its deployments in the disputed waterway,” the report said.
China’s Foreign Ministry said the USS Hopper destroyer entered the 12-miles zone near Huangyan Island, which is a subject to claim by the Philippines, a historic ally of the United States.
The US military operation related to the Chinese claims on territories in the South China Sea was conducted despite the fact that the administration of President Donald Trump is seeking to cooperate with China in the fight against North Korea’s missile and nuclear programs.
As the Chinese media reported, at a time when the situation in the South China Sea is generally improving, the United States actively militarizes the region.
With this it is noted that China’s control in the South China Sea is growing, and the PRC could react to the U.S. provocations.
The US military said it carries out operations to protect the “freedom of navigation” throughout the world, which are not related to politics. The Pentagon did not directly comment on the latest military operation, but stated such operations are routine.