
China says it ‘drove away’ U.S. warship
The Hindu
Stop provocative actions, says Beijing
China’s military said it “drove away” a U.S. warship that illegally entered Chinese waters near the Paracel Islands on Monday, the anniversary of an international court ruling that held Beijing had no claim over the South China Sea. The USS Benfold entered the waters without China’s approval, seriously violating its sovereignty and undermining the stability of the South China Sea, the southern theatre command of the People's Liberation Army said. “We urge the United States to immediately stop such provocative actions,” it said in a statement.More Related News

U.S. President Donald Trump threatens 200% tariff on wine, champagne from France, other EU countries
Trump threatens 200% tariffs on European alcohol in response to EU levies, sparking trade tensions and market uncertainty.