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Old 9th Jan 2018, 13:23
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Lyneham Lad
 
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In The Times this afternoon:-

Beijing shows off island barracks in disputed South China Sea

Snip:-
China has broadcast footage showing its troops guarding a fortified reef in the South China Sea, leading to protests from countries with competing claims to the disputed territory.

CCTV, the state broadcaster, also revealed aerial images of Fiery Cross Reef in high resolution, confirming that it has been expanded to accommodate a 3,000m runway, a port and barracks.
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