A US carrier group pictured during an exercise near the Philippines last year. Photo: AFP
A US carrier group pictured during an exercise near the Philippines last year. Photo: AFP

US navy plans major show of strength in South China Sea as warning to Beijing

Freedom of navigation operation will take place amid rising tensions and near-collision between USS Decatur and Chinese vessel

A US carrier group pictured during an exercise near the Philippines last year. Photo: AFP
A US carrier group pictured during an exercise near the Philippines last year. Photo: AFP
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