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China downplay South Sea missiles facility reports

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A file picture dated 11 May 2015 shows an areal view of alleged artificial islands built by China in disputed waters in the South China Sea, west of Palawan, Philippines. Source: AAP

China has played down reports it deployed surface-to-air missiles on a disputed island in the South China Sea, after the release of United States satellite imagery appearing to show the Chinese military setting up the missiles on Woody Island in the Paracel chain.Ivan and Selina report.


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China has played down reports it deployed surface-to-air missiles on a disputed island in the South China Sea, after the release of United States satellite imagery appearing to show the Chinese military setting up the missiles on Woody Island in the Paracel chain.Ivan and Selina report.



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