China has completed the first phase of construction on Antelope Reef in the disputed South China Sea, creating a nearly 6-km-long artificial island with a deep-water harbor and what could become a run

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China has completed the first phase of construction on Antelope Reef in the disputed South China Sea, creating a nearly 6-km-long artificial island with a deep-water harbor and what could become a runway. While Beijing says the site will support civilian activities, analysts believe it could significantly strengthen China’s military presence and surveillance capabilities in the region, including in a potential Taiwan conflict. Source: Reuters