Beijing objects to pair of US ships in S. China Sea

China expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition on Monday over US warships entering waters around islands and reefs in the South China Sea.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said at a news conference that two US warships entered the Nanxun Reefs and Chigua Reefs areas of the Nansha Islands without the permission of the Chinese government.

The moves violated China's sovereignty and undermined the peace, security and good order of the sea areas, Geng said.