As HMS Queen Elizabeth entered the contested South China Sea, a Chinese warship suddenly shadowed the British carrier. What led to this tense stand-off? Could this encounter have sparked a larger conflict? And what are the possible outcomes?

In the summer of 2021, the HMS Queen Elizabeth ventured on its highly anticipated maiden deployment as the centerpiece of the United Kingdom’s Carrier Strike Group (CSG21). This deployment marked a significant moment in British naval history, representing not only the UK’s return to aircraft carrier operations after a decade but also a clear statement of intent regarding its global military capabilities. As part of this mission, the HMS Queen Elizabeth was scheduled to sail through some of the world’s most strategically vital and contested waters, including the South China Sea.
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