US Navy Shows off a Carrier a Day After PLAN Staged Drill Near the Senkakus

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Chris Brummitt (on board the USS George Washington), US Aircraft Carrier Cruises Disputed Asian Seas. Associated Press, Oct 20, 2012.

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"A US aircraft carrier group cruised through the disputed South China Sea on Saturday in a show of American power in waters that are fast becoming a focal point of Washington's strategic rivalry with Beijing.

"Vietnamese security and government officials were flown onto the nuclear-powered USS George Washington ship, underlining the burgeoning military relationship between the former enemies.

"The visit will likely reassure Vietnam and the Philippines of American support but could annoy China, whose growing economic and naval strength is leading to a greater assertiveness in pressing its claims there.

"The mission came a day after Beijing staged military exercises near islands in the nearby East China Sea it disputes with US ally Japan.

My comment: There is no need to read the rest.