Spratly Islands dispute: China deploys missiles in South China Sea

US warns of ‘consequences’ of militarisation of the disputed region

One of the contested islands that has been militarised by China in the South China Seas
(Image credit: Source: Supplied)

China has installed anti-ship cruise missiles and surface-to-air missile systems on three of its heavily fortified outposts in the South China Sea.

US Intelligence reports say the missiles were moved onto the Spratly Islands at some point in the past 30 days, most probably during recent military drills.

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