# EXCLUSIVE: China’s work on Antelope Reef in South China Sea gathers pace, satellite images show

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- Reuters, 2026-10-02 06:05 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/china/chinese-work-gathering-pace-antelope-reef-south-china-sea-latest-satellite-2026-10-02/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6abf4995aa92170001cbf9e3

> Construction of a runway by China on Antelope Reef in the Paracel archipelago is advancing rapidly, according to the latest satellite images. Analysts estimate it could be finished by mid-2027, strengthening Beijing’s military control over the disputed South China Sea.