SINGAPORE: Chinese construction on a West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) islet claimed by the Philippines will prompt “actions being taken” by the United States and other nations, US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter warned Saturday.
Speaking at a security summit in Singapore, Carter said Beijing risks building a “Great Wall of self-isolation” with its military expansion in the contested waters, but he also proposed stronger bilateral security cooperation to reduce the risks of a mishap.
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