China has completed the first phase of constructing a massive new island at Antelope Reef in the South China Sea, featuring a runway-length coastline, a helipad, and a deep-water harbor — all signs pointing to a major military base in the making. While Beijing claims civilian use like weather monitoring, regional experts see this as a strategic move to bolster military presence amid rising tensions with the U.S. and its allies, especially concerning Taiwan. Excavation for a runway appears underway, and a coast guard ship was spotted docked — signaling this isn’t just infrastructure, it’s a long-term power play reshaping the region’s balance of control.
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