China has defended its work on islands in the Spratlys chain, saying the construction and land reclamation is designed to improve weather forecasts. Photo: EPA China has defended its work on islands in the Spratlys chain, saying the construction and land reclamation is designed to improve weather forecasts. Photo: EPA
China has defended its work on islands in the Spratlys chain, saying the construction and land reclamation is designed to improve weather forecasts. Photo: EPA
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Beijing says controversial work in South China Sea aimed at 'better weather forecasts'

Ahead of US talks, Beijing says building facilities in disputed waters is part of obligation to region

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Updated: 10:45am, 22 Jun, 2015

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China has defended its work on islands in the Spratlys chain, saying the construction and land reclamation is designed to improve weather forecasts. Photo: EPA China has defended its work on islands in the Spratlys chain, saying the construction and land reclamation is designed to improve weather forecasts. Photo: EPA
China has defended its work on islands in the Spratlys chain, saying the construction and land reclamation is designed to improve weather forecasts. Photo: EPA
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