September 17, 2015

"Western media has once again hyped up the issue of China's construction activities in the South China Sea. According to media reports, satellite images suggest that China is building a third airstrip in the area. China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday responded that China has indisputable sovereignty over the Nansha Islands and their adjacent waters. Construction activities made by the Chinese side on some islands and reefs in the Nansha Islands are completely lawful, reasonable and justified.

As usual, the focal point of the Western media is still deliberately being guided toward military use.

According to reports, Greg Poling, an expert from the Washington-based Center for Strategic and International Studies, has claimed that 'if it does turn out to be a runway, China will have three airstrips that can carry any plane the PLA has to offer.'"

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