US Weighs ‘Show of Force’ in South China Sea Ahead of Xi Meeting

The U.S. military’s Indo-Pacific Command has reportedly issued orders to prepare a potential “show of force” in response to increasing Chinese aggression in the South China Sea.

The move comes as President Donald Trump prepares to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea on Thursday.

Two officials told CBS News the planned operation would involve launching HIMARS precision rockets toward the disputed Scarborough Shoal, though it remains uncertain if or when the mission will proceed.

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