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US admiral says China fully militarized isles

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U.S. Indo-Pacific commander Adm. John C. Aquilino said the hostile actions were in stark contrast to Chinese President Xi Jinping’s past assurances that Beijing would not transform the artificial islands in contested waters into military bases. “I think over the past 20 years we’ve witnessed the largest military buildup since World War II by the PRC,” he said.

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Times of India

US admiral says China fully militarized isles

US News: OVER THE SOUTH CHINA SEA: China has fully militarized at least three of several islands it built in the disputed South China Sea, arming them with ant.

2 years ago·India

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The Guardian

China has fully militarized three islands in South China Sea, US admiral says

John C Aquilino says Beijing is flexing its military muscle by arming isles with fighter jets, anti-ship systems and other military facilities

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

China militarised at least three islands in the disputed South China Sea: U.S. Indo-Pacific commander

The top U.S. commander says China has armed them with anti-ship and anti-aircraft missile systems, laser and jamming equipment and fighter jets

2 years ago·India

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CTV News

China has fully militarized at least 3 islands in South China Sea: U.S. admiral

China has fully militarized at least three of several islands it built in the disputed South China Sea, arming them with anti-ship and anti-aircraft missile systems, laser and jamming equipment, and fighter jets in an increasingly aggressive move that threatens all nations operating nearby, a top U.S. military commander said Sunday.

2 years ago·Canada

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The Independent

China has fully militarised three South China Sea islands, says US admiral

China has deployed missile systems and fighter jets on the islands, says top US military commander

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

US admiral says China fully militarized isles

OVER THE SOUTH CHINA SEA (AP) — China has fully militarized at least three of several islands it built in the disputed South China Sea, arming them with anti-ship and anti-aircraft missile systems, laser and jamming equipment and fighter jets in an increasingly aggressive move that threatens all nations operating nearby, a top U.S.

2 years ago·United States

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