The Philippines is set to make a diplomatic protest to China after accusing it of breaking a promise by militarising Fiery Cross Reef in the South China Sea. The US has long criticised China’s build-up of military facilities on its artificial islands and expressed concern they could be used to restrict free movement through the… Full Story »
Fiery Cross Reef
China completes airstrip at Fiery Cross Reef in disputed South China Sea
China has competed its first airstrip on Fiery Cross Reef in the disputed South China Sea, which may be a base for military air patrols soon over the West Philippine Sea. Surveillance photos taken by Airbus Defence and Space Satellite on September 20 show the construction of a 3,125-metre long runway has been completed. The… Full Story »
