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US aircraft carrier denied entry to Hong Kong
2016-04-30
Beijing denied a US aircraft carrier permission to make a port call in Hong Kong, a US consulate official says, a rejection that comes amid escalating tensions in the South China Sea.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry told the US on Thursday night the visit by the USS John C. Stennis would not be allowed, said the official, who requested anonymity.

"[The ministry] needs to approve every ship coming into Hong Kong. [They] said '˜no' to the carrier," the official said, adding the reason for the denial was not clear.

In a written reply to the South China Morning Post's inquiry, the ministry said on Friday night that port calls made by US warships and military aircraft were examined on a "case by case basis in accordance with sovereignty principles and specific circumstances".

Carter flew to the nuclear-powered carrier for a two-hour visit on April 15, as it sailed about 100km west of the Philippine island of Luzon. Experts said the move likely irritated Beijing as Carter was accompanied by his Philippine counterpart, Voltaire Gazmin.
Posted by:Frank G

#4  U.S. ending ban on New Zealand Navy ship visits

Their port, their rules. Note that we had a 25 year ban on the *cough* Kiwi imperialists *cough*.
Posted by: magpie   2016-04-30 11:23  

#3  Maybe all carriers of Chinese cargo should be redirected to one of those California ports on perpetual strike or slow down.
Posted by: P2Kontheroad   2016-04-30 06:41  

#2  Sounds like some Chinese cargo container vessels might deserve reciprocal action at U.S. ports.
Posted by: Besoeker   2016-04-30 04:01  

#1  fuckin commie scum
Posted by: 746   2016-04-30 01:01  

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