‘US will keep flying over SCS’

The US Air Force will continue to fly daily missions over the South China Sea (SCS) despite a buildup of Chinese surface-to-air missiles and fighter jets in the contested region, with both nations’ militaries in discussions to avoid any miscalculations, a top US general said on Tuesday.

Gen Lori Robinson, commander of Pacific Air Forces, urged other nations to exercise their freedom to fly and sail in international airspace and waters claimed by China in the SCS “or risk losing it.”