| UPDATED: 08:29, Thu, Jan 28, 2021 Link copied China 'reinforcing tensions with US in South Sea' says expert Sign up to receive our rundown of the day's top stories direct to your inbox SUBSCRIBE Invalid email When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Military aircraft from China flew over the Pratas Islands, which guard to the southern approach to the Taiwan Straits, over the weekend. Bombers capable of dropping nuclear warheads and fighter jets were used in offensive operations over the South China Sea.