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China Missile Tests in South China Sea Highlights Beijing’s Ambitions in Region

China Missile Tests in South China Sea Highlights Beijing’s Ambitions in Region
This photo taken on May 5, 2016 shows crew members of China's South Sea Fleet taking part in a drill in the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea. STR/AFP/Getty Images
Frank Fang
Frank Fang
Reporter
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Beijing’s recent testing of missiles in the South China Sea has intensified concerns over the Chinese military activities in the hotly contested waters.

Over the past weekend, China tested multiple anti-ship ballistic missiles in the disputed waters, said a U.S. official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, according to Reuters.
Frank Fang
Frank Fang
Reporter
Frank Fang is a Taiwan-based reporter. He covers U.S., China, and Taiwan news. He holds a master's degree in materials science from Tsinghua University in Taiwan.
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