The United States will bring naval ships to the South China Sea to ‘support freedom of navigation’

On May 12, a U.S. naval vessel was operating near the Panama-flagged oil drilling vessel West Capella, United States Embassy in Hanoi, in a press release issued on May 13.

Independence The USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) has arrived in the South China Sea; This is the second time that a coastal warship has patrolled the area from USS Montgomery (LCS 8). ) Moved with USNS Cesar Chaves (T-AKE 14) on May 7 to support freedom of navigation and overflight.

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“The versatility and versatility of the Independence-class coastal combat ships deployed in Southeast Asia has in turn really changed the situation. Like the previous Montgomery operations, the Gabrielle Giffords operations near West Capella demonstrate the depth of the capacity of the US Navy in the region, “said Rear Admiral Fred Kacher, Commander of Expeditionary Task Force 7.

“The active and persistent involvement of the US Navy in the region is the clearest expression of our support for an open and free Indo-Pacific region.” Brigadier Admiral Kacher added.

The Commander of the Seventh Fleet, Vice Admiral Bill Merz, reaffirmed that the US Navy. USA It will allow aircraft and vessels to operate in the South China Sea where and when permitted by international law.

“Gabrielle Giffords’ regular presence activities reaffirm that the United States will continue to operate aircraft and vessels freely on the basis of compliance with international maritime laws and regulations despite excessive claims or ongoing events. The United States supports allies and partners in pursuit of their legitimate economic interests, “said Vice Admiral Merz.

In late April, USS America (LHA 6), USS Bunker Hill (CG 52), and USS Barry (DDG 52) arrived in the South China Sea with HMAS Parramatta (FFH 154) from the Australian Royal Navy – demonstrating The United States’ commitment to an open and free Indo-Pacific region vis-à-vis allies and partners in the region, according to the statement.

As part of the seventh destroyer fleet, Gabrielle Giffords is alternately deploying operations in the seventh fleet operating area to support security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. .

Fleet 7 deploys naval warfare at the front to help secure the national interests of the United States in the Indo-Pacific region.

As the largest fleet of ships in the US Navy. Fleet 7 engages with 35 other coastal nations to build partnerships that help strengthen maritime security, improve stability and prevent conflict.

What does the presence of the United States in the South China Sea mean?

The exercise of the United States’ freedom of navigation in the South China Sea by bringing warships to this area is taking place amid growing Chinese maritime activity.

More recently, China banned fishing in the South China Sea for three and a half months.

Many observers believe that in the current context, Vietnam needs to find new allies, especially trusting the United States more.

Professor Carl Thayer, in an interview with BBC News Vietnamese on 5/5, commented that the United States conducted such patrols to exercise freedom of navigation to challenge the claim that the United States considers unfair. It is legal for China, Taiwan and Vietnam to notify these countries before entering the waters near the Paracel Islands.