CNBC earlier reported that Beijing has quietly deployed anti-ship cruise missiles and surface-to-air missiles on Fiery Cross Reef, Mischief Reef and Subi Reef in the West Philippine Sea or South China Sea. READ: China's missile system on Philippine-claimed reefs a step closer to airspace control"Anyone with no invasive intention will find no reason to worry about this. We will continue to work with all countries to maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea," Hua said. The United States, meanwhile, warned China of the consequences for its militarization of the South China Sea. China's YJ-12B anti-chip cruise missile can strike surface vessels within 295 nautical miles while the HQ-9B long-range surface-to-air missile can target aircraft, drones and cruise missiles within 160 nautical miles of the artificial islands, according to the CNBC report.

Source: Philippine Star May 04, 2018 03:11 UTC