On August 27, the Global Times cited sources as saying that the construction of Antelope Reef in the Xisha Islands is a major livelihood project aimed at improving residents' lives and serving the local economy, listing uses such as meteorology, maritime rescue, and medical care.
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2026-10-02 14:47 · 路透社10月2日报道，卫星图像显示中国在西沙羚羊礁的跑道建设正加快推进，此前官媒称其为民生工程，美方智库指跑道旁建筑地基与南海大型机库相符。
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凤凰网转环球时报 中国在南海羚羊礁开展人工造岛
2026-10-09 12:40 · 中国在自己的领土上开展必要的建设是为了改善岛上居民的居住和生活条件，服务地方经济发展。
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08.14
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Global Times Calls Antelope Reef Construction a Major Livelihood Project
2026.08.27 · Verifying
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10.02
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