Chinese Military Says US Cruiser Trespassed Into Waters Off Spratly Islands

BEIJING (Sputnik) - A US missile cruiser on Tuesday entered the waters off the disputed Spratly Islands, also known as the Nansha Islands, which China considers as its own territory, without Beijing's permission, in what could be another evidence of Washington's intention to militarize the South China Sea, Chinese army spokesman Tian Junli said.