Washington Free Beacon: China Outlines Plan for Military Buildup on Disputed Island
Website reveals future warship deployment to Philippines’ Scarborough Shoal
China’s plan for a new military buildup on a disputed island near the Philippines shows the future deployment of Chinese warships close to where U.S. naval forces will be stationed in the future.
Details of the militarization plan for Scarborough Shoal in the Spratly Islands were obtained by U.S. intelligence agencies over the last several months, according to defense officials.
The plans were confirmed last month when a website for Chinese military enthusiasts posted a detailed dredging plan for Scarborough Shoal, including a runway, power systems, residences, and harbor capable of supporting Chinese navy warships.
The shoal is located about 150 miles from the Philippines’ coast. It is claimed by Manila but has been under Beijing’s control since 2012.
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WNU Editor: The Chinese are not even bothering to hide/lie/obfuscate what they are now doing and planning.
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