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China fires 6 warnings to US Navy in South China Sea ‘This is China...LEAVE IMMEDIATELY'
2018-08-11
[Express] The US Navy P-8A Poseidon jet was flying at 16,500 feet to get a view of low-lying coral reefs that have been turned into garrisons with five-storey buildings, large radar installations, power plants and runways sturdy enough to carry large military aircraft.

During the flight that was giving journalists from CNN a rare look at the islands, the crew was warned six times by the Chinese military to get out of their territory.

A voice said: "US military aircraft, this is China ... leave immediately and keep out to avoid any misunderstanding."

Each time the aircraft was challenged by the Chinese military, the US Navy crew's response was the same.

The response was: "I am a sovereign immune United States naval aircraft conducting lawful military activities beyond the national airspace of any coastal state.

"In exercising these rights as guaranteed by international law, I am operating with due regard for the rights and duties of all states."
CNN was granted the chance to see how the Chinese government is rapidly expanding its militarisation efforts from a US reconnaissance plane when the harsh threat was issued.

The US Navy jet had flown over four key artificial islands in the Spratly chain where China has built up fortifications: Subi Reef, Fiery Cross Reef, Johnson Reef and Mischief Reef.
Posted by:Besoeker

#7  I'm quite sure we can remove those atolls and leave just some nubs about 10 feet under water;)

Give them an ear of corn and tell them, when you see the flash, it's popcorn time!
Posted by: Silentbrick   2018-08-11 16:50  

#6  oh my gosh, I hope the Chinese don't put too many people on them and make those atolls tip over!
Posted by: AlmostAnonymous5839   2018-08-11 08:55  

#5  Halliburton Typhoon Division gearing up
Posted by: Frank G   2018-08-11 08:16  

#4  ...I'd love to think that tucked in real close behind that Poseidon were two F-22s, just waiting for somebody to get frisky...

Mike
Posted by: Mike Kozlowski   2018-08-11 06:46  

#3   "I am a sovereign immune United States naval aircraft conducting lawful military activities beyond the national airspace of any coastal state.

It's airspace Under Heaven so it's Chinese airspace.
Posted by: Elmerert Hupens2660   2018-08-11 05:32  

#2  Bring it you commi bastids. Island hoping, James Mattis style.
Posted by: Besoeker   2018-08-11 03:02  

#1  So, where do you want to go with this, China?
You do not have the Mandate and this is no way to get it.
Posted by: newc   2018-08-11 00:42  

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