China's rapid reclamation around seven reefs in the Spratly archipelago of the South China Sea has alarmed claimants, including the Philippines and Vietnam, and drawn growing criticism from U.S. government officials and the military.
China's Rapid Reclamation of Disputed Spratlys Reefs
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Philippine military's images of China's reclamation in the Spratlys, Keenan Reef, April 12, 2015. (Armed Forces of the Philippines)
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Philippine military's images of China's reclamation in the Spratlys, Subi Reef, April 12, 2015. (Armed Forces of the Philippines)
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Philippine military's images of China's reclamation in the Spratlys, Mischief Reef. (Armed Forces of the Philippines)
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Philippine military's images of China's reclamation in the Spratlys, Calderon (Cuarteron Reef), April 11, 2015. (Armed Forces of the Philippines)