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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Maira Butt

China carries out ‘constructive kill’ manoeuvres on Royal Navy ships in South China Sea

The Chinese military have carried out manoeuvres known as “constructive kills” around British Royal Navy ships and harassed an aircraft carrier as they passed through the disputed region of the South China Sea.

Frigate HMS Richmond was sailing through the Taiwan Strait earlier this month when it was targeted by fighter jets performing manoeuvres similar to those used during an attack, though they did not launch missiles, according to The Times.

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