New Chinese structure in South China Sea may have military aims: U.S. think tank

Imagery shows a new platform on Bombay Reef in the Paracel Islands, featuring a dome and solar panels. Its purpose is unclear, possibly serving as a navigational aid, though existing structures already fulfill this role. The Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative suggests it may have military uses due to its strategic location near major shipping lanes, potentially serving as a sensor array for radar or intelligence collection.

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