Chinese Ship CHALLENGED the WRONG US Navy Destroyer – BIG MISTAKE

On August 13, 2025, the USS Higgins (DDG-76) sailed into one of the most contested regions of the South China Sea — Scarborough Shoal. Within minutes, Chinese PLA Navy warships moved in, issuing radio warnings: “U.S. warship, you are in Chinese waters. Leave immediately.”

What followed was a tense naval standoff between two of the world’s most powerful fleets. Was this a legitimate Freedom of Navigation Operation — or did China really drive away a US Navy destroyer?

In this video, we break down:
The strategic importance of Scarborough Shoal
US Navy vs Chinese Navy tactics during close encounters
The legal battle over the South China Sea under UNCLOS
How this incident fits into the growing US–China military rivalry

Scarborough Shoal is claimed by China but lies within the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone. This flashpoint has been the site of repeated confrontations involving the US Navy, PLA Navy, and Philippine Coast Guard. With tensions rising in the Indo-Pacific, every move here could have global consequences. #usnavy #china #usa
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