Chinese Vessels Map Pacific Battlespace Amid US Exercises

Five Chinese research vessels, including those designed for tracking space and missile activity and mapping underwater terrain, were recently spotted in the northwest Pacific. This increased activity coincides with a rise in US and allies military exercises. The Pacific Center for Island Security warns that this rapid militarization could make island populations potential targets in a major conflict. The centers new monitor showed Chinese vessels near Kiribati and east of Guam, close to US territories and allies. Chinas foreign ministry has not commented on the purpose of these vessels. The US has military bases in Guam and the Marshall Islands, and its presence might now make these locations potential targets due to modern technology. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.