Australian Scholar: China Continues Artificial Island Construction in South China Sea, Consolidating De Facto Control
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According to an Australian scholar, China continues to build artificial islands in the South China Sea, with reclamation work at Antelope Reef in the Paracel Islands suggesting a move to consolidate de facto control over the region. This is part of China's long-term strategy, necessitating strengthened international law enforcement and regional cooperation.