US aircraft carrier strike group redeploys in the South China Sea Tensions over Taiwan increase

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The USS Ronald Reagan, a Nimitz-class nuclear-powered supercarrier, made its way to the disputed waters following a five-day port call to Singapore. The trip follows remarks this week by China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian that Beijing was getting "seriously prepared" for the possibility that Pelosi could visit Taiwan. China claims more than 80% of the South China Sea, one of the world's busiest shipping routes.

4 months ago·Washington, United States

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