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Two US warships steam to the rescue of a drilling ship being harassed by Chinese Navy in disputed sea after Washington accuses Beijing of ‘bullying’ – The Navy said it deployed USS Montgomery and USNS Cesar Chavez – Ships were sent to patrol hotly disputed area in South China Sea – China’s claims to maritime sovereignty over area disputed by Malaysia, others – Malaysia has been exploring for oil in area while Chinese ships patrol nearby – This is second time in last month that US Navy has deployed vessels to region – Americans accused Beijing of ‘bullying’ neighbors who…
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