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China not to pursue militarization of Nansha Islands in South China Sea: Xi

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September 26, 2015

ADIZ, Air Defense Identification Zone, Artificial Islands, China, Militarization, Military Conflict, Philippines, Reclamation, Regular Patrols, South China Sea Dispute, Spratlys, USA

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) — China does not intend to pursue militarization of Nansha Islands in South China Sea and is committed to maintaining peace and stability in the region, Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Friday.

Relevant construction activities China is undertaking on the islands do not target or impact any country, Xi said at a joint press conference with U.S. President Barack Obama at the White House.