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Rex Tillerson Wants to Deny China Access to Islands, Reefs in the South China Sea

Desiree Sison   |

Jan 12, 2017 06:14 AM EST

Incoming US president Donald Trump's pick for the position of secretary of state on Wednesday told the confirmation committee hearing that Washington should deny China access to the artificial islands, reefs, and shoals after the latter has built in the disputed South China Sea.