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China’s Massive New Artificial Island In The South China Sea Emerges, Primed For Militarization

China · Asia region

detected 2026-08-21T22:30:12Z updated 2026-08-21T22:30:12Z

<p>What was a submerged reef a year ago is now a 1,500 acre artificial island with a large runway under construction, as China's militarization of the South China Sea accelerates.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.twz.com/news-features/chinas-massive-new-artificial-island-in-the-south-china-sea-emerges-primed-for-militarization">China’s Massive New Artificial Island In The South China Sea Emerges, Primed For Militarization</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.twz.com">TWZ</a>.</p>

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