ð The South China Sea heats up to another level when the attack fleet of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington
ð The South China Sea heated up to another level when the attack fleet of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington took action in the area amid a series of China-Philippines confrontations within a week.
On Jul 20, 2026, the Philippines accused Chinese Coast Guard personnel of using batons to hit Filipino sailors on the Second Thomas Shoal area to the point of injury, while China denied and accused the Filipino ship of crashing and began using force first.
Later, July 23-24, Chinese ships used water cannons and engaged a Philippine government ship near Scarborough Shoal, with both sides accusing the other of poaching and provocation.
â USS George Washington passed through the Luzon Strait on July 22 before entering the South China Sea. The U.S. Navy identified it as an operation in support of freedom of navigation and flight, but there is no clear evidence yet that it was a direct "response" to the collision.
ðĨ Last Aug 1, China also announced a joint naval and air maneuver around the Scarborough Shoal, making the situation even more eye-catching.
This area has more than $3 trillion in trade per year, but the popular $3-5 trillion figures are based on different year estimates and should not be presented as the latest fixed figures.
Sources: USNI News | Reuters | Reuters - 1 Aug | CSIS
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