AdvertisementU.S. Rejects Beijing's Maritime Claims In South China SeaJuly 13, 2020John RuwitchfacebookEmailThe USS Ronald Reagan (foreground) and the USS Nimitz Carrier Strike Groups sail together in formation in the South China Sea on July 6. China has accused the U.S. of flexing its military muscles by conducting joint exercises with two U.S. aircraft carrier groups in the strategic waterway. (U.S. Navy via AP)