China's Controversial Airstrip Construction in South China Sea Raises Concerns

China is reportedly constructing an airstrip on Triton island in the disputed South China Sea, which is also claimed by Vietnam and Taiwan. Satellite photos show the construction, which appears to be more modest in scale compared to previous projects in the region. The runway is currently laid out to accommodate turboprop aircraft and drones, but not fighter jets or bombers. China claims the entire South China Sea as its own, defying an international ruling. The construction work aims to enhance global navigation safety, according to China, but it has faced accusations of militarizing the waterway.