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Why Is China Building This Artificial Island?.

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Format:
Video
Series:
Economist Video
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Territorial Disputes.
International Political Science.
Military engineering.
Politics.
International relations.
Islands.
Land holdings.
Political boundaries.
Vietnam.
China.
Local Subjects:
Territorial Disputes.
International Political Science.
Military engineering.
Politics.
International relations.
Islands.
Land holdings.
Political boundaries.
Vietnam.
China.
Genre:
News story
Physical Description:
1 online resource (3 minutes)
Place of Publication:
London, England : The Economist, 2026.
Language Note:
In English.
Original language in English.
System Details:
video file
Summary:
China appears to be turning Antelope Reef, a once desolate sandbar in the South China Sea, into a large artificial island that could host a military base. Experts are puzzled by the timing and location of the island, which could strain China’s relationship with Vietnam.
Notes:
Title from resource description page (viewed July 13, 2026).

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