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China approves troops for islands

Ho Chi Minh City : Vietnam | Jul 22, 2012 at 8:38 PM PDT
Source: BBC South Asia
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China approves military garrison for disputed islands Tensions are high over territorial disputes in the South China Sea China has approved the formal establishment of a military garrison on disputed South China Sea islands, state media reports. The command will be based in Sansha city on Woody Island... FULL ARTICLE AT BBC South Asia
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