China's Controversial Airstrip Construction on Disputed Island Raises Concerns

China is reportedly constructing an airstrip on Triton Island in the South China Sea, a disputed territory also claimed by Vietnam and Taiwan. Satellite photos show the construction, which appears to be on a smaller scale compared to previous projects in the region. The runway is expected to accommodate turboprop aircraft and drones, but not fighter jets or bombers. China claims the entire South China Sea as its own, defying international rulings. The construction is seen as part of China's efforts to assert control over the region, which is a crucial waterway for global trade.