Two US warships sail near South China Sea in move likely to anger Beijing

Operation is latest attempt to counter what Washington sees as China's efforts to limit freedom of navigation in strategic waters Two US warships sailed near South China Sea islands claimed by China on Sunday, two US officials told Reuters, in a move likely to anger Beijing as Donald Trump seeks its continued cooperation on North Korea. Related: North Korea-US summit on track, says Moon, after candid talks with 'friend' Kim Jong-un