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China to Face Consequences for Militarizing South China Sea, White House Warns
China to Face Consequences for Militarizing South China Sea, White House Warns
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WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States has spoken directly to China about short- and long-term consequences for its continued militarization in the South... 04.05.2018, Sputnik International
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China to Face Consequences for Militarizing South China Sea, White House Warns
04:17 GMT 04.05.2018 (Updated: 12:05 GMT 06.08.2022) WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States has spoken directly to China about short- and long-term consequences for its continued militarization in the South China Sea, White House spokesperson Sarah Huckabee Sanders said in a press briefing on Thursday.
"We’re well aware of China’s militarization of the South China Sea. We’ve raised concerns directly with the Chinese about this, and there will be near-term and long-term consequences and we’ll certainly keep you up to date," Sanders said when asked about recent reports of China installing a new missile platform in the South China Sea.
US media reported on Wednesday that China has secretly installed anti-ship cruise missiles and surface-to-air missiles at three of its South China Sea outposts within the past 30 days.
China and several other countries of the region — namely Japan, Vietnam and the Philippines — have disagreements over maritime borders and areas of responsibility in the South China and East China Seas. China considers the Spratly Islands its territory, despite the Hague-based Permanent Court of Arbitration ruling which said there was no legal basis for China's maritime claims. The arbitration proceeding was initiated by the Philippines in January 2013.
