Chinese warship nearly hits U.S. destroyer in Taiwan Strait during joint Canada-U.S. mission

A Chinese warship came within 150 yards of hitting American destroyer USS Chung-Hoon during a rare joint Canada-U.S. mission sailing through the Taiwan Strait, the latest aggressive military move from Chinese navy in the South China Sea.

Global News agency witness the unprofessional manner of the PLAN. The HMCS Montreal Canadian frigate participating in the mission, since May 25 in the South China Sea and witnessed the near collision from the bridge wing of the ship.

A People’s Liberation Navy ship picked up considerable speed and cut in front of the bow of the Chung-Hoon, a maneuver HMCS Montreal’s commander, Capt. Paul Montford, called “this is an un-professional manner conducted by the PLAN.”

When the Chinese vessel altered its course, Montford says the crew called the American ship and told them to move or there would be a collision. The Americans responded by asking the Chinese to stay clear of the ship, but the Chung-Hoon ultimately needed to alter course and slow down to avoid a crash.