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China Advances Construction on Antelope Reef in the South China Sea

3 Ekim 2026Japan Times

Recent satellite images reveal construction activities on Antelope Reef, including runway development, raising regional concerns.
Recent satellite images indicate that construction activities are intensifying on Antelope Reef in the South China Sea. The images reveal grading work, as well as the presence of piles of gravel and concrete, alongside compaction cranes that are being used to create a full-scale runway.
This development highlights China's ongoing efforts to strengthen its presence in disputed maritime territories.
Antelope Reef is part of the Spratly Islands, a highly contested region in the South China Sea, where multiple nations, including China, Vietnam, and the Philippines, have overlapping territorial claims. China's ongoing construction projects in this area have been a point of contention, leading to diplomatic dispute…
The construction of a runway on Antelope Reef is a significant escalation in China's assertive stance in the South China Sea. This move not only enhances China's military capabilities in the region but also raises tensions with neighboring countries and the United States, which have interests in maintaining freedom…

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This article is based on satellite imagery analysis and may not reflect the complete scope of activities on Antelope Reef.

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