Man-made islands in the South China Sea nearing completion and ready for Chinese troops

by Alex Hollings · March 29, 2017

The Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative (AMTI), part of Washington’s Center for Strategic and International Studies, announced this week that China has largely completed construction of military installations on the artificial islands the nation has constructed in the South China Sea. According to their report, China may begin deploying military equipment and personnel to the islands at any time.

According to AMTIs report on the islands called Fiery Cross, Subi and Mischief Reefs, China’s completed projects include naval, air, radar and defensive facilities.

About Alex Hollings

Alex Hollings writes on a breadth of subjects ranging from fitness to foreign policy, all presented through the lens of his experiences as a U.S. Marine, athlete and scholar. A football player, rugby player and fighter, Hollings has spent the better part of his adult life competing in some of the most physically demanding sports on the planet. Hollings possesses a master's degree in communications from Southern New Hampshire University, as well as a bachelor's degree in Corporate and Organizational Communications from Framingham State University.

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Jerry Sullivan
The environmental damage done here is incalculable and irreversible.. the geo-political implications are above my pay grade to even comment on. Thanks OBAMA!
Leaders Recon
Two revisionist powers seeking to meddle with the current liberal world order.
Leaders Recon
We tried appeasement thinking it would lead to a reduction in tensions, but the opposite has occurred. The more secure China feels, the more ambitious and aggressive they become.
LPD256
We let it occur.
Pat G
Yes, I think that is often the case! Thanks, Susan!