US warship sails close to S. China Sea island occupied by Beijing

View photosThe USS Stethem passed less than 12 nautical miles (22 kilometers) from the tiny Triton Island (AFP Photo/ROSLAN RAHMAN)
MoreWashington (AFP) – An American warship on Sunday sailed close to a disputed island in the South China Sea occupied by Beijing, a US official said, a provocative move that could further strain relations between the superpowers.
The USS Stethem destroyer passed less than 12 nautical miles (22 kilometers) from tiny Triton Island in the Paracel Islands archipe