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Presence of Chinese Navy Ships in Bering Sea Coincides With Obama' s Alaska Visit

Benjie Batanes   |

Sep 03, 2015 06:38 AM EDT

American President Barack Obama was in Alaska when Pentagon officials announced that at least five Chinese ships have been seen operating in the Bering Sea near the state's coastal waters. Although the ships did not appear to have any hostile intentions, analysts say China is sending a message to the United States.