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So many things happening on Biden's watch. China appears to have used the distraction created by the Ukraine conflict to fully militarize its artificial islands in the South China Sea, fully activating their defense systems.
It's Game On.
It's Game On.
US: China Fully Militarizes 3 Islands in Disputed South China Sea
Recently, a U.S. military commander showed reporters the China’s military buildup on man-made islands in the South China Sea. China claims almost all of the disputed waterway.
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US: China Fully Militarizes 3 Islands in Disputed South China Sea
A top United States military commander told the Associated Press that China has fully militarized at least three islands in the disputed South China Sea.
The islands are among several man-made islands in waters claimed by several countries in East Asia. The U.S. does have any claim in the disputed area. But it said China has deployed anti-ship and anti-aircraft missile systems, laser and jamming equipment, and fighter jets there.
Admiral John Aquilino is the head of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. He said the actions are against past Chinese promises not to turn the man-made islands into military bases.
China fully militarizes key South China Sea features - Asia Times
While international attention is transfixed on the war in Ukraine, China has fully militarized three of its occupied islands in the contested South China
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China fully militarizes key South China Sea features
Ukraine war may have provided strategic cover for China’s full militarization of Mischief, Subi and Fiery Cross reefs
While international attention is transfixed on the war in Ukraine, China has fully militarized three of its occupied islands in the contested South China Sea.
Speaking aboard a P-8 Poseidon on patrol in the South China Sea, US Indo-Pacific Commander Admiral John Aquilino said on March 20 that “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.”
According to Aquilino, China’s facilities on Mischief Reef, Subi Reef and Fiery Cross Reef appear to have been completed. He said it is yet to be seen whether China will start construction of additional military facilities in its other occupied features in the maritime area.