China urges U.S. to stop 'provocative actions' after B-52 flightsChina called on the United States to end "provocative" military actions Saturday after two B-52 bombers flew near islands in the South China Sea that Beijing claims as its own.The Pentagon said Friday it is investigating the Dec. 10 incident, which it characterized as a routine training mission.China's military went on high alert during the incident and ordered the American bombers to leave the area, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said, according to the state-run Xinhua news agency."China takes the incident seriously," Hong said. "We once again urge the United States to seriously reflect upon and correct its mistakes, take effective measures to prevent similar, dangerous and provocative actions and stop any move that may undermine China's sovereignty."The disputed area is a collection of reefs and islets in the South China Sea known as the Spratly Islands, but which China calls the Nansha Islands. China has increased its presence in the region over the last decade, and neighboring nations, such as Vietnam and the Philippines have protested.
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