Chinese media slammed the US Thursday for “ceaseless provocations” in the South China Sea, with Washington expected to soon send warships close to artificial islands Beijing has built in disputed waters. Tensions have mounted since China transformed reefs in the area – also claimed by several neighboring countries – into small islands capable of supporting military facilities, a move that the US says threatens freedom of navigation.

Chinese media warn vs against US South China Sea move. (2015, October 16). Panay News, p. 11.