U.S. destroyer sailing near disputed islands causes complaints from China

The video discusses the USS MC Campbell's operation near the Parasol Islands, challenging China's maritime claims. China responded with military action, claiming violations of sovereignty. The South China Sea is a contentious area with overlapping claims. China uses historic rights to justify its claims and has been building artificial islands to strengthen its position. The US opposes China's militarization of the region.

What was the primary reason for the USS MC Campbell's operation near the Parasol Islands?

• To conduct a routine patrol

• To challenge China's maritime claims

• To support Chinese sovereignty

• To engage in joint exercises with China

How did China respond to the presence of the USS MC Campbell?

• By welcoming the US ship

• By ignoring the US ship

• By sending military aircraft and vessels

• By conducting joint exercises

What is the basis of China's claim over the South China Sea?

• International treaties

• Historic rights using a nine-dash line

• Economic agreements

• Military presence

What has China been doing since 2013 to bolster its claims in the South China Sea?

• Signing international agreements

• Building artificial islands

• Conducting peace talks

• Reducing military presence

What is the US's stance on China's activities in the South China Sea?

• Supportive of China's claims

• Opposed to China's militarization

• In favor of joint military exercises

• Neutral and uninvolved