Navy has deployed Type 22 fast attack missile boats to target US Navy warships in the South China Sea. This action occurred as the United States continues to enhance its naval presence near China. A recent report by China Central Television (CCTV) showcased the PLA Navy utilizing the boat in missions involving the interception of foreign warships and the protection of maritime rights in the contested South China Sea.

Both countries have planted flags on a collection of sand bars, extending the clash over the area between Beijing and Manila, a U.S. ally

The standoff over Sandy Cay, which lies close to military outposts built by both Beijing and Manila, was the latest between the two nations.