New satellite imagery appears to confirm a report earlier this week that China has nearly completed structures intended to house surface-to-air missile systems on its three largest outposts in the disputed Spratly chain in the South China Sea — “part of a steady pattern of Chinese militarization” there.
military alliance to put an end to the threat presented by China. All parties should follow the provisions of the 2002 Declaration of Parties Regarding the South China Sea to resolve territorial and jurisdictional disputes in a peaceful manner. The ultimate aim should be to jointly develop the South China Sea, share resources, and promote peace and development, in line with the UN and its goal of "One Human Family". See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.
