U.S. Navy carriers conduct exercises at South China Sea

The video discusses a significant naval exercise involving dual US carrier strike groups in the South China Sea on July 4th, marking the first such exercise in six years. The carriers, Nimitz and Reagan, were observed by Chinese warships as they conducted drills near the Parasol Islands, a region claimed by China and other countries. The South China Sea is highlighted for its strategic importance as one of the world's busiest maritime regions.

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Why is the South China Sea considered strategically important?