China, on Thursday, said its military seized a U.S. destroyer that had illegally entered its territorial waters.
What Happened: China's Southern Theatre Command spokesman said the U.S. guided missile destroyer Milius illegally intruded into its waters around the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea.
The Chinese military said the destroyer intruded on the territory without the approval of the government, accusing the U.S. of undermining peace and stability in the busy waterway.
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"The theater forces will take all necessary measures to resolutely safeguard national sovereignty and security and peace and stability in the South China Sea," spokesman Tian Junli said.
The Pentagon got four new military bases under a defense agreement with the Philippines a day after the U.S. got four new military bases. The bases would be located in various parts of the Philippines, including a province facing the South China Sea.
The move angered China, which already has sour relations with Washington. The Chinese foreign ministry stated that the U.S. side was increasing tensions by strengthening its military deployments in the region, and countries should be vigilant and not being used by Washington.
Wang Wenbin told the media that we generally believe that defense cooperation between countries should be conducive to regional peace and stability and should not be aimed at third parties or harm the interests of third parties.
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