China says U.S. militarizing South China Sea

USA Today: China on Friday accused the United States of militarizing the South China Sea, days after deploying missiles to a disputed island in the area.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei told reporters that patrols by U.S. military aircraft and Navy vessels, as well as joint exercises with regional partners, were the cause of growing concerns over stability. The U.S. military didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.

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