US Navy Concerned About Massive Chinese Land Reclamation in S. China Sea

The commander of the U.S. Pacific Command told U.S. lawmakers Wednesday China is engaged in a “fairly massive land reclamation” effort on contested islands in the South China Sea. Admiral Samuel Locklear also said that despite a slowdown in its economy, China continues to maintain double-digit increases in its defense spending as it pursues a comprehensive military modernization program. Admiral Locklear told members of the House Armed Services Committee the Chinese are "showing no...

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