The USS Decatur passed through waters off the disputed Spratly Islands on Sunday, sailing within 12 nautical miles of the Gaven and Johnson reefs during a 10-hour patrol. Photo: AFP

America accuses Chinese warship of ‘unsafe’ manoeuvres after near collision with USS Decatur in South China Sea

China insists its actions were in accordance with law after PLA Navy warned US vessel to leave disputed waters near Spratly Islands

Topic | South China Sea

Teddy Ng and Kristin Huang

Published: 10:00am, 2 Oct, 2018

Updated: 11:26pm, 2 Oct, 2018

The USS Decatur passed through waters off the disputed Spratly Islands on Sunday, sailing within 12 nautical miles of the Gaven and Johnson reefs during a 10-hour patrol. Photo: AFP

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Teddy Ng

Teddy Ng joined the Post’s China desk in 2011, focusing on the nation’s foreign affairs. He is now deputy editor of the section.

Kristin Huang

Kristin Huang is a senior China reporter, who focuses on diplomacy and defence. She joined the Post in 2016 and previously reported for China Review News Agency. Kristin is interested in security in northeast Asia and China's growing military might.