Latest Aerial Views Of China's Artificial Islands In The South China Sea
Airfields, buildings, recreational facilities, and other structures are seen on the artificial islands built by China in these pictures taken on October 25, 2022 in the Spratly Islands, South China Sea.
China has progressively asserted its claim of ownership over disputed islands in the South China Sea by artificially increasing the size of islands, creating new islands and building ports, military outposts and airstrips.
(Images: Mischief Reef)
The South China sea is an important trade route and is of significant interest as geopolitical tensions remain high in the region.
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(Image: Cuarteron Reef)
A plane sits in the runway, and other structures and recreational facilities are seen on Fiery Cross Reef
The airfield on Subi Reef
(Clockwise from top left) Mischief Reef, Gaven Reefs, Subi Reef, Cuarteron Reef, Fiery Cross Reef, Hughes Reef
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