Reuters reported on October 2 that satellite images from September 25 showed China carrying out runway grading and compaction work on Antelope Reef in the Paracel Islands, stockpiling crushed stone and concrete, with a barge fully loaded with crushed stone heading toward a newly built pier. China has not confirmed the construction of a military base.
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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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Reuters Reports Satellite Images Showing Continued Runway Construction on Antelope Reef in the Paracel Islands
2026.10.02 · Reported
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