NBC: U.S. warns China of 'consequences' over reported missiles in South China Sea
Beijing has not denied reports it has installed cruise missiles in the South China Sea.
The United States has warned China that there will be “consequences” for its growing militarization of disputed islands in the South China Sea amid reports it has moved missiles to the region.
The threat comes as the two nations continue talks to resolve a major trade dispute, and follows a formal complaint to Beijing over lasers blinding U.S. pilots in the Horn of Africa.
White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders told a news briefing Thursday that Washington was “well aware” of China’s increased military presence in the South China Sea.
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