US aircraft carrier denied entry to Hong Kong, American consulate official says
Source: South China Morning Post
Beijing denied a US aircraft carrier permission to make a port call in Hong Kong, a US consulate official says, a rejection that comes amid escalating tensions in the South China Sea.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry told the US on Thursday night the visit by the USS John C. Stennis would not be allowed, said the official, who requested anonymity.
US defence chief Ash Carter visited the Stennis earlier this month.
“{The ministry} needs to approve every ship coming into Hong Kong. {They} said ‘no’ to the carrier,” the official said, adding the reason for the denial was not clear.
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