China send its long range bomber planes for drills over South China Sea

China has said on July 30 that it sent long-range bombers over South China Sea for aerial drills amid rising tensions between Washington and Beijing. Defense Ministry spokesperson Ren Guoqiang reportedly said that exercises included nighttime takeoffs and landings, and targeted long-range attacks. Ren added that were H-6G and H-6K bombers which are upgraded versions of fighter planes used by People's Liberation Army Air Force and People’s Liberation Army Navy Air Force. 
He said that drills were conducted to boost pilot abilities to operate under all natural conditions and also added that It wasn't clear wher live bombs were used. 

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US rejects China's claim

China's claim to virtually all of South China Sea has created a spark among or south-east asian nations. As per reports, US this month for first time rejected China’s claims outright, prompting Beijing to accuse it of seeking to create discord between China and its neighbours. As per reports, five or countries also exercise claims in South China Sea through which around  $5 trillion in trade is transported annually. 

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Meanwhile, United States and Vietnam signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengn Hai’s fisheries manment and law enforcement capabilities amid disputes with Beijing in South China Sea. MoU also provides for support against “intimidation” of Vietnam’s fishermen in South China Sea. US Ambassador to Vietnam, Dan Kritenbrink, said at signing ceremony that United States looks forward to working toger with Vietnam to strengn sustainability of its fisheries and support its fishers against illegal intimidation. MoU comes a week after US issued a statement in support of Souast Asian nations in maritime disputes in region.

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