South China Sea has long been a source of tension and conflict, with multiple countries claiming sovereignty over various islands and reefs. U.S Navy regularly conducts freedom of navigation operations in the region, asserting its right to pass through international waters even if they are claimed by other countries. China accused the U.S Navy destroyer USS Gabrielle Giffords of illegally intruding into its territorial waters near the Paracel Islands. #china #usnavy #warship