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Conflict & Security · ChinaChina building runway on Antelope Reef, satellite images show
Satellite images show significant progress on a runway construction project by China on Antelope Reef in the Paracels. Analysts estimate the runway could be operational by mid-2027, potentially enhancing China's military reach in the South China Sea.
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Conflict & Security · ChinaChina builds new installations on Yagong Island in Paracels
New structures have been sighted on Yagong Island in the Paracel Islands, according to satellite imagery. Analysts suggest the construction could be the start of an early warning radar facility, potentially supporting installations on nearby Antelope Reef. Construction began in March and April.
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Conflict & Security · ChinaChina completes first phase of military base on Antelope Reef in Paracel Islands
China has finished the first phase of construction on Antelope Reef, part of the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea. Satellite images reveal a 6 km artificial island with infrastructure analysts say will form part of Beijing’s largest military base in the region. No left-rated outlet reported the story.
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