Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson meets with Adm. Wu Shengli, Commander of the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) on July 18, 2016. US Navy Photo
Military.com: US Won't Back Down on South China Sea, Navy's Top Officer Says
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson used a visit to the port city of Qingdao on Wednesday to push back against Chinese bluster and deliver a message that the U.S. will continue to oppose China's artificial islands and military buildup in the region.
"This will not change," said Richardson, who visited the Chinese North Sea Fleet headquarters in Qingdao and met with fleet commander Vice Adm. Yuan Yubai, the Navy said.
"The U.S. Navy will continue to conduct routine and lawful operations around the world, including in the South China Sea, in order to protect the rights, freedoms and lawful uses of sea and airspace guaranteed to all," he said.
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Update #1: Top U.S., Chinese admirals discuss South China Sea disputes after ruling (Navy Times)
Update #2: U.S. Navy chief vows continued patrols in South China Sea (Japan Times)
WNU Editor: China responds .... 'Long history of interventions going wrong': Beijing reacts to US plans to stay in South China Sea (RT), as well as sending in their military .... Chinese Bomber Buzzes Philippines' Scarborough Shoal In Latest Salvo Of U.S.-China Signalling War (Forbes).
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We have to be strong. It will not be the same in the future, and what is done is done.
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