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New satellite images show progress in China's island-building project

Several landmasses have been connected forming Mischief Reef, with a wide opening suggesting a possible future use as a naval base. Credit: CSIS Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative/DigitalGlobe via Washington Post The Gaven Reef currently measures about 300 by 250 meters. Credit: CSIS Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative/DigitalGlobe via Washington Post Progress on Subi Reef includes two cement plants. Credit: CSIS Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative/DigitalGlobe via Washington Post The Johnson South Reef showing rapid development. Credit: CSIS Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative/DigitalGlobe via Washington Post

Several landmasses have been connected forming Mischief Reef, with a wide opening suggesting a possible future use as a naval base. Credit: CSIS Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative/DigitalGlobe via Washington Post

Several landmasses have been connected forming Mischief Reef, with a wide opening suggesting a possible future use as a naval base. Credit: CSIS Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative/DigitalGlobe via Washington Post