Thursday, May 11, 2017

Philippines sends troops, supplies to disputed island

The Philippines says it has started transporting troops and supplies to a disputed island in the South China Sea in preparation for construction work that includes reinforcing and lengthening an airstrip and building a dock.


China has protested the visit last month by the Philippine defense and military chiefs to Pag-asa Island, home to Filipino soldiers and fishermen for decades, but which is also claimed by Beijing.
 [dailystar.com.lb/AP]
11/5/17
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