China says it drove away a Dutch warship near the disputed Paracel Islands
China's military says it used measures including electronic interference to drive away a Dutch warship near the disputed Paracel Islands. The incident is among the latest flashpoints as sovereignty disputes continue in the South China Sea.
China's military said it used measures including electronic interference to drive away a Dutch warship near the disputed Paracel Islands. According to the statement, the step was a response to what it described as the vessel's presence in waters it claims.
China claims sovereignty over the Paracel Islands, an area subject to international dispute. The Dutch side's account of the incident was not included in the report, so the two parties' versions are not independently verified.
The South China Sea has long been a source of tension, with countries differing over sovereignty and freedom of navigation. Information here is based on the Chinese military's statement and SCMP's reporting.
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