The USS Chung-Hoon observes a Chinese PLA Navy ship conduct what it called an “unsafe” manoeuvre in the Taiwan Strait on June 3, in which the Chinese ship cut sharply across the path of the American destroyer, forcing the US ship to slow to avoid a collision. Photo: AP
The USS Chung-Hoon observes a Chinese PLA Navy ship conduct what it called an “unsafe” manoeuvre in the Taiwan Strait on June 3, in which the Chinese ship cut sharply across the path of the American destroyer, forcing the US ship to slow to avoid a collision. Photo: AP
Mark J. Valencia
Opinion

Opinion

Mark J. Valencia

US only has itself to blame for dangerous incidents in Taiwan Strait, South China Sea

  • Military incidents do not stem from misunderstandings and miscommunications, but are rooted in deeper differences regarding the international order and strategic interests
  • The US may be abusing its rights under international law, creating rights where none exist and flagrantly challenging China’s core interests

Mark J. Valencia
Mark J. Valencia

Updated: 9:04am, 25 Jun, 2023

Why you can trust SCMP
The USS Chung-Hoon observes a Chinese PLA Navy ship conduct what it called an “unsafe” manoeuvre in the Taiwan Strait on June 3, in which the Chinese ship cut sharply across the path of the American destroyer, forcing the US ship to slow to avoid a collision. Photo: AP
The USS Chung-Hoon observes a Chinese PLA Navy ship conduct what it called an “unsafe” manoeuvre in the Taiwan Strait on June 3, in which the Chinese ship cut sharply across the path of the American destroyer, forcing the US ship to slow to avoid a collision. Photo: AP
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