WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House said on Thursday it was prepared to take measures against China’s stationing of military equipment on islands in the South China Sea and its pointing of lasers at U.S. military aircraft.
“We’re well aware of China’s militarization of the South China Sea. We’ve raised concerns directly with the Chinese about this, and there will be near-term and long-term consequences,” White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders told reporters.
Reporting by Jeff Mason; Writing by Makini Brice; Editing by James Dalgleish
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