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China Completes Initial Phase of Construction at South China Sea Reef

19 Ağustos 2026Japan Times

China has completed the first phase of construction at Antelope Reef in the Paracels archipelago, where a man-made island is being developed. Analysts suggest that this island will serve as a significant component of China's largest military base in the region.
The construction raises concerns about China's expanding military presence in the South China Sea.
The South China Sea is a highly contested area, with multiple countries claiming sovereignty over various islands and reefs. China's construction activities have been met with criticism from other nations, particularly the United States and its allies, who view these actions as aggressive expansionism.
The completion of the first phase of construction at Antelope Reef underscores China's strategic ambitions in the South China Sea. By establishing a military base on this man-made island, China not only enhances its operational capabilities but also asserts its territorial claims in a region fraught with geopolitica…

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