US Bombers Buzz South China Sea as Trump and Xi Prepare For G20 Meeting

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As the presidents of the US and China participate in the Group of 20 Summit in Hamburg, the two nations continue to rattle their sabers in the disputed South China Sea. The latest muscle-flexing came from the United States Air Force, which flew a pair of B-1B Lancers over the contested waters Friday.

This is “the first time US Pacific Command-directed B-1B Lancers have conducted combined training with JASDF [Japanese Air Force] fighters at night,” according to a statement issued by the US Pacific Air Forces Public Affairs office. After the bilateral exercises, “the B-1Bs proceeded to the South China Sea before returning to Andersen Air Force Base.”

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