Chinese-made structures stand on the Johnson South Reef. Photo: AP
Chinese-made structures stand on the Johnson South Reef. Photo: AP
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China plans artificial island in disputed Spratlys chain in South China Sea

The move indicates a shift from defence to offence in the East and South China seas

Minnie Chan
Kristine Kwok and Minnie Chan

Updated: 10:32am, 8 Jun, 2014

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Chinese-made structures stand on the Johnson South Reef. Photo: AP
Chinese-made structures stand on the Johnson South Reef. Photo: AP
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