CHINA-SOUTH CHINA SEA

 As China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi tries to minimise weakening of China's claims over the South China Sea and extent of diplomatic isolation following any adverse judgement by the International Tribunal, there are reports of construction of military facilities by China in South China Sea islands. Reports specifically mention that China may add an airstrip on Scarborough Reef to extend its air force’s reach over the contested waters. The Sydney Morning Herals reported on April 26, 2016, that China recently put fighter jets and surface-to-air missiles on another island a few hundred kilometres away, Woody Island. It added the President of China Xi Jinping is reported to be planning to travel there soon.

 






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