Event Brief
China says it drove away Dutch frigate in Paracels
Filed: May 27, 2026 at 12:19 PM ET
Summary: China’s military said it organized naval and air forces to drive away the Dutch frigate De Ruyter near the Paracel Islands.
WHO: China’s military
WHAT: Said it organized naval and air forces to drive away the Dutch frigate De Ruyter
WHEN: May 27, 2026 at 11:19 AM ET
WHERE: South China Sea (Paracel Islands)
WHY: China accused the Dutch frigate of illegally intruding into the Paracel Islands.
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