Two US warships steam to the rescue of a drilling ship being harassed by Chinese Navy in disputed sea after Washington accuses Beijing of ‘bullying’ – The Navy said it deployed USS Montgomery and USNS Cesar Chavez – Ships were sent to patrol hotly disputed area in South China Sea – China’s claims to maritime sovereignty over area disputed by Malaysia, others – Malaysia has been exploring for oil in area while Chinese ships patrol nearby – This is second time in last month that US Navy has deployed vessels to region – Americans accused Beijing of ‘bullying’ neighbors who also lay claim to area The United States Navy has deployed two patrol ships to the disputed South China Sea where China and Malaysia have competing claims over a maritime region known to have valuable resources.…

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