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US Coast Guard deploys cutters to South China Sea to counter China

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The US Coast Guard is deploying six fast-response cutters to the western Pacific for maritime security operations, marking a significant increase in its presence in the region. These vessels will operate out of Singapore and the Philippines, including a notable deployment to Subic Bay. The mission aims to enhance interoperability with regional partners and counter China's assertive actions in the South China Sea. AI

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US Coast Guard deploys cutters to South China Sea to counter China

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Orange Wang ·

    US coastguard cutters have a South China Sea mission. Will it make a difference?

    A US decision to redeploy half a dozen small coastguard ships from the Middle East to the South China Sea is unlikely to alter the balance of power in the disputed waters, Chinese analysts said. In a statement on Wednesday, the US Coast Guard said it had moved its Expeditionary C…

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