China defends construction in the disputed Xisha Islands
Xinhua says China's construction activity in the Xisha Qundao, known internationally as the Paracel Islands, is legitimate and reasonable. The report reflects ongoing tensions over the disputed territory.
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Why it matters
Construction and competing claims could heighten maritime tensions in the South China Sea.
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- Xinhua Commentary: China's construction in Xisha Qundao legitimate, reasonable-Xinhua ↗english.news.cn · Recorded source date: Aug 29, 2026, 7:46 AM UTC
- China's construction in Xisha Qundao legitimate, reasonable ↗eng.chinamil.com.cn · Recorded source date: Aug 29, 2026, 8:17 AM UTC
- Xinhua Commentary: China's construction in Xisha Qundao legitimate, reasonable ↗bignewsnetwork.com · Recorded source date: Aug 29, 2026, 8:32 AM UTC
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