China’s Artificial Islands in South China Sea : Extended Forward Presence

China’s Artificial Islands in South China Sea : Extended Forward Presence

China has expended significant resources in erecting seven artificial islands in the Spratlys, in the South China Sea. The real worth of these artificial islands may be in extending its coast guard and other paramilitary forces’ presence in the South China Sea.

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Main Author: Suorsa, Olli Pekka
Other Authors: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Format: Commentary
Language:English
Published: 2020
Subjects:
Engineering::Maritime studies
Country and Region Studies
East Asia and Asia Pacific
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10356/137559
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Institution: Nanyang Technological University
Language: English
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Summary:China has expended significant resources in erecting seven artificial islands in the Spratlys, in the South China Sea. The real worth of these artificial islands may be in extending its coast guard and other paramilitary forces’ presence in the South China Sea.

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