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Report: China building new islands in disputed waters

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Story highlights China is building islands in disputed waters in the South China Sea Land reclamation taking place at five sites, IHS Jane's Defence Weekly says. China creating 'chain of air and sea capable fortresses'

Satellite images from late January analyzed by IHS Jane's Defence Weekly show that China is reclaiming significant amount of land at three sites in the Spratly Islands, in addition to two other sites previously documented by the defense publication.

"Where it used to have a few, small concrete platforms, it now has full islands with helipads, airstrips, harbors, and facilities to support large numbers of troops," said James Hardy, Jane's Asia Pacific editor, told CNN.

"We can see that this is a methodical, well-planned campaign to create a chain of air and sea capable fortresses across the center of the Spratly Islands chain."

In November, the publication reported that China was building an "air strip capable" island at least 3,000 meters long on Fiery Cross Reef.

The South China Sea is the subject of numerous rival -- often messy -- territorial claims, with China, Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam disputing sovereignty of several island chains and nearby waters.

The areas in dispute include fertile fishing grounds and potentially rich reserves of undersea natural resources.

READ: China's military not ready 'to fight and win future wars'

The latest images show for the first time reclamation at Hughes Reef -- a "large facility" is being constructed on 75,000 square meters of reclaimed land. Jane's also said that significant progress has been made at Johnson South and Gaven Reefs.

"The buildings on Hughes Reef and Gaven Reefs have almost identical footprints: that of a main square building with what appears to be an anti-aircraft tower or radome at each corner.

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China 'building islands' in disputed waters

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Story highlights China is building islands in disputed waters in the South China Sea Land reclamation taking place at five sites, IHS Jane's Defence Weekly says. China creating 'chain of air and sea capable fortresses'

Satellite images from late January analyzed by IHS Jane's Defence Weekly show that China is reclaiming significant amount of land at three sites in the Spratly Islands, in addition to two other sites previously documented by the defense publication.

"Where it used to have a few, small concrete platforms, it now has full islands with helipads, airstrips, harbors, and facilities to support large numbers of troops," said James Hardy, Jane's Asia Pacific editor, told CNN.

"We can see that this is a methodical, well-planned campaign to create a chain of air and sea capable fortresses across the center of the Spratly Islands chain."

In November, the publication reported that China was building an "air strip capable" island at least 3,000 meters long on Fiery Cross Reef.

The South China Sea is the subject of numerous rival -- often messy -- territorial claims, with China, Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam disputing sovereignty of several island chains and nearby waters.

The areas in dispute include fertile fishing grounds and potentially rich reserves of undersea natural resources.

READ: China's military not ready 'to fight and win future wars'

The latest images show for the first time reclamation at Hughes Reef -- a "large facility" is being constructed on 75,000 square meters of reclaimed land. Jane's also said that significant progress has been made at Johnson South and Gaven Reefs.

"The buildings on Hughes Reef and Gaven Reefs have almost identical footprints: that of a main square building with what appears to be an anti-aircraft tower or radome at each corner.

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Part 4: Congenital Heart Disease and Quality of Life Discussion by Health City – Video

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Part 4: Congenital Heart Disease and Quality of Life Discussion by Health City
Top cardiac surgeons at Health City Cayman Islands discuss congenital heart disease and the quality of life patients can expect to have from varying conditions. Congenital Heart Diseases cover...

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World Tour 2015 – Universal Islands of Adventure – Orlando Chcara Klabin TV – Video

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World Tour 2015 - Universal Islands of Adventure - Orlando Chcara Klabin TV
A equipe da Chcara Klabin TV desembarca em mais uma deliciosa diverso, Universal Islands of Adventure. Montanha Russa, frio na barriga, diverso garantida com nossa equipe. E voc ...

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Universal, Islands of Adventure, Diagon Alley *short version – Video

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Universal, Islands of Adventure, Diagon Alley *short version
This is our day at Universal Studios with the new Diagon Alley and Islands of Adventure in a shortened, more musical version. Enjoy! Extended "follow me" version: http://youtu.be/si9Fd_2io4o?list=...

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Alvaro Docastaway making fire using the Pacific Islands method – Video

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Alvaro Docastaway making fire using the Pacific Islands method
Fire making by rubbing 2 pieces of wood together. Similar to the system Tom Hanks used on the movie #39;Castaway #39;. Countries like Vanuatu, French Polynesia, Fiji. Samoa,Tonga or Hawaii used this...

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Discover Hawaii Tours helps you discover the romance of the islands – Video

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Discover Hawaii Tours helps you discover the romance of the islands
At Discover Hawaii Tours we offer a wide selection of romantic tours and activities perfect for saying I Love You! Imagine walking on a white sand beach, exploring a hidden rainforest or swimming...

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Minecraft | Survival Sunday | Darkshard Islands | Ep. 3 w/ Lau_TheAwesome – Video

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Minecraft | Survival Sunday | Darkshard Islands | Ep. 3 w/ Lau_TheAwesome
Leave a Like for Darkshard Islands! Subscribe Now! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtlO9QulozX1z3gMv1nZj6g?sub_confirmation=1 Luc, Gui and Lauren dive into a deep and mysterious world in.

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