BEIJING BACKS AWAY AS PHL AND US SEND IMPRESSIVE FLEETS TO WPS

In a surprising move, the Philippines sent its strongest response yet against China’s expansion into the West Philippine Sea.

The move is a highly coordinated response with the United States.

The Philippines sent four of its most advanced warships to the West Philippine Sea to challenge China’s increasing activities at Julian Felipe Reef.

Among the units it deployed are its two brand-new missile-guided frigates, the BRP Jose Rizal and the BRP Antonio Luna.

Meanwhile, the U.S. also sent its aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt to the area.

But an American aircraft carrier never travels alone.

With every sighting of a U.S. carrier, you can expect it brings along a large escort of submarines, destroyers, and cruisers protecting it from other vessels.

This is on top of the dozens of aircraft it carries. The U.S. also deployed the USS Makin Island, a formidable assault ship that can carry up to 20 attack aircraft or stealth strike-fighters.

It also has its own escorts of submarines, destroyers, and cruisers.

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