China Reaffirms Self-defense Legitimacy Regarding Reported Radar Deployment
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China has reaffirmed its right to self-defense after a U.S. think tank report accused it of installing radar installations on some of the Nansha islands in the South China Sea, citing satellite images as evidence.

The report from the Washington-based Center for Strategic and International Studies said the radar facilities could significantly change the operational landscape of the area.

In response, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying reiterated that it was China's right to deploy defense systems on its own territory.

"China's construction on its own territory is completely within its sovereign rights. By deploying limited necessary defensive facilities on the relevant islands and reefs in the South China Sea, China is exercising its defensive rights as a sovereign country empowered by international law, which cannot be questioned."

Hua Chunying said more attention should be paid to the civilian facilities China has been building in the area.

Hua also criticized the United States for using so-called freedom of navigation as a coverup for its attempt to seek maritime dominance.

"The United States talks about freedom of navigation, but I fear in its heart what it's thinking about is absolute maritime hegemony. So we urge the U.S. to stop intentionally creating tension, stop inciting, stop the words and actions that are not beneficial to peace and stability in the South China Sea."

Also on Tuesday, China's Defense Ministry suggested the strengthened US military deployment of "being the root" of the tensions in the South China Sea.

Author： 　　　Source：CRI　　　 Editor：Yang Fan