Vietnam’s Spratly Reclamation Impact on Dispute

Escalating South China Sea disputes as nations reclaim land, with China, Vietnam, and Philippines actively building on islands, complicating regional tensions.
Escalating South China Sea disputes as nations reclaim land, with China, Vietnam, and Philippines actively building on islands, complicating regional tensions.
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