Vietnam Expands Outposts in Disputed South China Sea, Considers Arms Deals with U.S. Firms
Vietnam is reportedly stepping up its island reclamation projects in contested South China Sea waters and considering U.S. arms deals.
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Vietnam is reportedly stepping up its island reclamation projects in contested South China Sea waters and considering U.S. arms deals.
WASHINGTON— Vietnam has conducted a major expansion of dredging and landfill work at several of its South China Sea outposts in the second half of this
WASHINGTON--Vietnam has conducted a major expansion of dredging and landfill work at several of its South China Sea outposts in the second half of this year, signaling an intent to significantly fortify its claims in the disputed waterway, a U.S. think tank reported on Wednesday.
Dredging and landfill work creates 170 hectares of new land in Spratly Islands, which are also claimed by China and others
Despite the work, a new report says China has reclaimed 6 times more land in 10 years.