China has frequently complained about US B-52s carrying out missions over the disputed waters. Photo: AP China has frequently complained about US B-52s carrying out missions over the disputed waters. Photo: AP
China has frequently complained about US B-52s carrying out missions over the disputed waters. Photo: AP
South China Sea
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US bomber mission over South China Sea risks inflaming tensions ahead of Asean defence summit

B-52 exercise over disputed waters risks Beijing’s ire as Pentagon chief James Mattis is expected to meet China’s defence minister Wei Fenghe in Singapore

Topic |   South China Sea
Sarah Zheng
Sarah Zheng

Updated: 5:48am, 19 Oct, 2018

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China has frequently complained about US B-52s carrying out missions over the disputed waters. Photo: AP China has frequently complained about US B-52s carrying out missions over the disputed waters. Photo: AP
China has frequently complained about US B-52s carrying out missions over the disputed waters. Photo: AP
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