China sends naval forces to monitor US warship near disputed shoal - Reuters

China deployed naval forces to monitor a US warship operating near the disputed Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea. This strategic movement occurred as China tracked the American vessel's activities in the region. Simultaneously, Taiwan reported a separate standoff involving a Chinese Coast Guard vessel near the Pratas Islands. These incidents highlight ongoing maritime tensions and military monitoring efforts by China involving both US naval assets and Taiwanese territorial waters in the disputed areas.