The U.S. Navy's presence is vital for stability and security in the Indo-Pacific region, a naval commander said Wednesday as his carrier strike force made a port call in Hong Kong, two months after another U.S. warship was denied access."The abundant growth and prosperity that surrounds us in Hong Kong is what the U.S. 7th Fleet seeks to preserve for all nations in this important region," Rear Adm. Karl Thomas said in a statement.The aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan and two guided-missile cruisers, the Chancellorsville and the Curtis D. Wilbur, will stay in Hong Kong waters for several days, …READ FULL ARTICLE
