The French frigate Surcouf is taking part in France’s annual Jeanne d’Arc operations in the South China Sea. Photo: Twitter
South China Sea: how the French navy is charting its own course between China and the US
- France prepares to send amphibious assault ship and frigate to pass through disputed waters in its annual Jeanne d’Arc military mission
- Military observers say Beijing has been restrained in its reaction
The French frigate Surcouf is taking part in France’s annual Jeanne d’Arc operations in the South China Sea. Photo: Twitter