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Vietnam protests Chinese island construction in South China Sea

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Vietnam has lodged a strong protest against China's recent construction activities in the disputed Paracel Islands, located in the South China Sea. Citing satellite imagery, Vietnam reported new infrastructure, including a potential airstrip, on Yagong Island (which Vietnam calls Ba Ba Island) and land reclamation at Antelope Reef. Hanoi has declared these activities illegal and demanded an immediate cessation. AI

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Vietnam protests Chinese island construction in South China Sea

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Maria Siow ·

    South China Sea island build-up heightens Vietnam’s security concerns

    Vietnam faces heightened security in the South China Sea amid reports of construction works in the Paracels archipelago – which Beijing calls Xisha Islands – with analysts saying that the latest developments could alter the strategic balance in the contested waters. Hanoi voiced …

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