Earlier this week, in response to an escalating dispute in the area between China and the Philippines, the U.S. sent an aircraft carrier to the South China Sea.
The move coincided with the U.S. and the Philippines planning military exercises, which are to last two weeks and are known as “Balikatan” (Shoulder-to-Shoulder).
One Chinese aircraft carrier, in turn, has also reportedly entered the area.
Now, there’s a report that China has “simulated an attack” on the U.S. aircraft carrier that’s in the area, one which triggered Taiwan’s air defense radars.
The report from Newsweek …
https://www.19fortyfive.com/2021/04/did-china-simulate-an-attack-on-a-u-s-navy-aircraft-carrier/