The surveillance pictures were mostly taken between June and December last year. Photograph: Inquirer.net/Philippine Daily Inquirer
Inquirer.net: EXCLUSIVE: New photos show China is nearly done with its militarization of South China Sea
Aerial photographs obtained by Inquirer.net from a source show that China is almost finished transforming seven reefs claimed by the Philippines in the Spratly archipelago into island fortresses, in a bid to dominate the heavily disputed South China Sea.
Most of the photos, taken between June and December 2017, were snapped from an altitude of 1,500 meters and they showed the reefs that had been transformed into artificial islands in the final stages of development as air and naval bases.
Shown the photographs, Eugenio Bito-onon Jr., the former mayor of Kalayaan town on Pag-asa Island, the largest Philippine-occupied island in the Spratlys and internationally known as Thitu Island, recognized new facilities on the man-made isles.
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WNU Editor: These are the best pictures that I have seen so far on how much China has militarized the South China Sea. The countries in this region are reacting .... China activity on reclaimed reef has eroded trust: ASEAN (AFP). More here .... SE Asia ministers air concerns over Beijing's activities in South China Sea (Reuters). Philippine President Duterte is under pressure .... Duterte slammed for response to Chinese activities in South China Sea (UPI).
More News On The Release Of New Aerial Photos That Show In Great Detail On How Much China Has Militarized The South China Sea
Photos show Beijing’s militarisation of South China Sea in new detail -- The Guardian
Photos show China is probably winding down dredging work -- Asia Times
Detailed photos of China's militarization projects in South China Sea released online -- Taiwan News
China Has Nearly Conquered the South China Sea -- The National Interest Online
New Photographs Show China's South China Sea Artificial Islands Like You've Never Seen Them -- The Diplomat
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