Asia - Voice of America: New Chinese Base Raises Tensions in S. China Sea

Asia - Voice of America asia

New Chinese Base Raises Tensions in S. China Sea Jul 27th 2012, 10:58 STATE DEPARTMENT — China's move to base troops on a disputed island in the South China Sea has raised concerns about a possible military confrontation in an area where China, Vietnam, Malaysia, Taiwan, Brunei and the Philippines all have competing claims. Sansha City ​​China's newest city and military garrison is on an island that also is claimed by Vietnam and Taiwan, at a time of increasing tension over mineral and transport rights in the South China Sea. "The establishment ... Media files: B48A5644-6E3B-460B-A90E-2FD46D837C38_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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