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Satellite pics reveal Vietnamese construction boom in disputed Spratly chain

8 Jun 2026, 14:07 GMT By Noh Jung Min for RFA

Despite reclamation and aggressive construction on 27 Spratly features, Hanoi can’t catch up to China, experts say.

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Photo Satellite pics reveal Vietnamese construction boom in disputed Spratly chain
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EXPLAINED: Why Taiwan wants U.S. weapons and why Washington supplies them

26 May 2026, 03:18 GMT By Taejun Kang for RFA

Reports of a delayed U.S. arms package have renewed attention on the unusual security relationship with Taipei.

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Xi-Trump talks cast fresh spotlight on Taiwan as part of China’s maritime strategy

19 May 2026, 22:22 GMT By Taejun Kang for RFA

Analysts say Beijing views both Taiwan and the South China Sea as integral to strategic rivalry with U.S.

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