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WorldChina completes first phase of construction at disputed South China Sea reef, images show

Images indicate that China has finished the first phase of construction at Antelope Reef in the Paracel Islands, creating an artificial island in the contested South China Sea. Analysts say the site is expected to become part of China’s largest military base.

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RReuters★★★★☆2026-08-19 07:10Original

China completes first phase of construction at disputed South China Sea reef, images show
China completes first phase of construction at disputed South China Sea reef, images showWorld