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Satellite Image of China's Completed Airstrip in Disputed South China Sea Reef Surfaces as President Xi Vows No Militarization of Islands

Kwao Peppeh   |

Sep 26, 2015 06:44 AM EDT

Defense analysis company IHS Jane has released a satellite image of China's completed airstrip on the contested Fiery Cross Reef. This is the country's first airstrip in the Spratly Islands and experts say it could significantly boost China's surveillance capacity and expansion in the South China Sea.