Another US Navy destroyer challenged China in the South China Sea by sailing past contested...

Navy destroyer, USS Russell ensures unencumbered navigation through the South China Sea, sails past the contested Chinese man-made islands near the Spratlys- a group of islands claimed by multiple nations. According to the article, "The US Navy guided-missile destroyer USS Russell sailed through the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea on Wednesday, challenging China's demands that foreign military vessels ask for permission before sailing through the area, the Navy said."