Airbus Defence and Space imagery shows the removal of HQ-9 strategic missile components from Woody Island. Photo: SCMP Pictures Airbus Defence and Space imagery shows the removal of HQ-9 strategic missile components from Woody Island. Photo: SCMP Pictures
Airbus Defence and Space imagery shows the removal of HQ-9 strategic missile components from Woody Island. Photo: SCMP Pictures
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China withdrew missiles from South China Sea island ahead of Hague ruling: report

Surface-to-air weapons were probably removed from Woody Island in the Paracels to be shipped back to mainland for maintenance, report says

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Updated: 2:54pm, 20 Jul, 2018

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Airbus Defence and Space imagery shows the removal of HQ-9 strategic missile components from Woody Island. Photo: SCMP Pictures Airbus Defence and Space imagery shows the removal of HQ-9 strategic missile components from Woody Island. Photo: SCMP Pictures
Airbus Defence and Space imagery shows the removal of HQ-9 strategic missile components from Woody Island. Photo: SCMP Pictures
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