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China Completes Foundations for Antelope Reef Military Base

8/24/2026

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China completed foundations of a military base on Antelope Reef in the China Sea.
U.S. satellites tracked construction that began fall after President Donald Trump returned to White House.
Researchers at AMTI say China may build an airstrip on its Antelope Reef island base.
Vantor images show dredgers, pipelines, housing and a helipad on Antelope Reef.
Adm. John Aquilino told Congress in 2022 the three Spratly outposts are militarized.

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China completed foundations of a military base on Antelope Reef in the China Sea.
U.S. satellites tracked construction that began fall after President Donald Trump returned to White House.
Researchers at AMTI say China may build an airstrip on its Antelope Reef island base.
Vantor images show dredgers, pipelines, housing and a helipad on Antelope Reef.
Adm. John Aquilino told Congress in 2022 the three Spratly outposts are militarized.