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(Commentary) China's island, reef construction in South China Sea lawful, justified

2015-03-10 08:43:40       source:Xinhua News Agency

By Wang Bowen

 

March 9, 2015

 

"China's construction on its own islands and reefs in the South China Sea is lawful and justified, as it is merely building facilities in its own yard.

 

The islands and reefs which China has constructed are its inherent territory, over which China owns undisputable sovereignty. It is legitimate and justified to build major infrastructure projects on its own territory.

 

Besides, China's construction activities currently underway on its own islands and reefs does not violate any international law."

 

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