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Radar, they are digging deep harbors. the u.s. view is that looks a lot like you're turning these into military bases. that is a direct threat in the u.s. view not just to shipping but the presence of the u.s. military in that part of the world. that's important to american national security say u.s. officials. the other point ash carter made in his comments yesterday. he said listen we're not the only ones who want to be there. you have a lot of countries in that region philippines, vietnam asking for u.s. to be there as well they don't want to be bullied by china. china's view u.s. is bullyi...

Sail and operate wrafr international law allows. as we do all around the world. >> reporter: a view echoed by the u.s. admiral who drew attention to china's construction of what he called the great wall of sand. >> there is no shortage of challenges that confront us. china's preposterous claims to and land reclamations in the south china sea. >> translator: every is fully aware of the reason which is some countries play up tensions and tarnish the image of china for self serving interests. >> reporter: on tuesday, china held a ground breaking ceremony for two lighthouses on the islands. they h...