America's floating city in the South China Sea pays a historic visit to Vietnam.

The article reports that the Vinson, one of the longest-serving Nimitz-class aircraft carriers from the U.S., dropped anchor in Vietnam waters on March 5, 2018. It is noted that the move represents a strengthening of regional ties between the U.S. and Vietnam. The stance of China on the mission and its territorial claims concerning the South China Sea are reported.