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US Navy seeks more partners in S.China sea

The US is looking for more partners in the the contested South China Sea.

The US Navy's top officer says he would like to see more international participation in freedom of navigation operations in the South China Sea.

"I think greater international participation there would be something to look forward to as sort of a strategic approach to that," Chief of Naval Operations Admiral John Richardson said while speaking at an event, referring to the South China Sea.

On Wednesday, the US commander in the Asia Pacific region said the United States would likely carry out new freedom of navigation operations in the South China Sea soon.


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