CNN The Situation Room May 20, 2015 21:04:00
Over recent years. china's alarming creation of entirely new territory in the south china sea is one part of a broader military push that some fear is to challenge u.s. dominance in the region sailing its first aircraft carrier, equipping nuclear missiles with warheads and now building military bases far from its shores. for the u.s., the islands are a step too far. this flight is part of a new and bold american military response that may soon including sailing u.s. warships close by as well. in just two years, china has expanded these islands by 2,000 acres, the equivalent of 1,500 football f...
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