2 American aircraft carriers were conducting exercises in the disputed South China Sea on Saturday, US navy says, as China also carried out military drills.
"The purpose is to show an unambiguous signal to our partners and allies that we are committed to regional security and stability," Rear Admiral George M. Wikoff was quoted as saying by the Wall Street Journal, which first reported the exercises.
China dismissed the U.S. criticism of its drills on Friday and suggested the United States was to blame for increasing tensions. China announced last week it had scheduled five days of drills starting July 1 near the Paracel Islands, which are claimed by both Vietnam and China.planned Chinese drills, warning they could create tension in the regionThe United States accuses China of trying to intimidate Asian neighbors who might want to exploit its extensive oil and gas reserves.
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