The South China Sea, which China claims sovereignty of 90 percent of, is regarded as a potential major flashpoint with the West, with Beijing having fortified numerous islands there.
The pair based their conclusions on a series of satellite photographs showing the first of China's new Type 075 landing helicopter dock ships embarking on sea trials in the sea.
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Speaking during a press conference in Beijing in August, Senior Colonel Ren Guoqiang warned the United States against ongoing operations in the South China Sea, and appeared to claim sovereignty over the entire waterway.
"At present, with the joint efforts of China and Asian countries, the situation in the South China Sea is generally stable, and positive progress has been made in relevant consultations."
"In a clear indication that China was ready to act to defend what it regards as its territory, he added:"China urges the US to stop making false remarks, stop taking provocative military actions, and stop sowing discord among countries in the region.
"The attempts made by the US concerning the South China Sea can only make China more firmly defend its own sovereignty and security, and to maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea.".
https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1364371/china-news-world-war-3-south-china-sea-chinese-military
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