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Analysis: ADIZ in South China Sea unlikely for now say experts

6th December 2017 - 06:00 GMT | by Gordon Arthur in Hong Kong

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Last week the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) deployed J-11B fighters to Woody Island in the South China Sea. Simultaneously, Y-9 transport aircraft from the Western Theatre Command flew to the same maritime area to support mock combat operations. In the light of such activity, it is an ideal time to address speculation that China will establish an air defence identification zone (ADIZ) over the South China Sea.

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Gordon Arthur was the Asia Pacific editor for Shephard Media. Born in Scotland and educated …

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