Why the U.S. Visit to Disputed South China Sea is Important

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A U.S. destroyer sailed through disputed waters in the South China Sea. NBC's Ed Flanagan explains the significance.

Oct. 27, 2015, 1:00 PM EDT / Updated Oct. 27, 2015, 1:00 PM EDT

By Ed Flanagan

Ed Flanagan

Ed Flanagan is a Hong Kong-based producer for NBC News. He has been part of the NBC News team in China since 2005 and has covered the region from North Korea to Japan as well.

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