In 2013, China embarked on a massive land reclamation project, expanding seven reefs in the Spratlys into large artificial islands. Photo: People’s Daily
In 2013, China embarked on a massive land reclamation project, expanding seven reefs in the Spratlys into large artificial islands. Photo: People’s Daily
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‘Time for tougher deterrence from China’ as US steps up patrols in South China Sea

  • Chinese analyst says American forces should have to think twice before going ‘too far’ with their activities in the contested waters

Liu Zhen
Liu Zhen

Updated: 11:19pm, 29 Mar, 2019

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In 2013, China embarked on a massive land reclamation project, expanding seven reefs in the Spratlys into large artificial islands. Photo: People’s Daily
In 2013, China embarked on a massive land reclamation project, expanding seven reefs in the Spratlys into large artificial islands. Photo: People’s Daily
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