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[[File:South china sea reefs.jpeg|right|250px|thumb|]]
[[File:South china sea reefs.jpeg|right|250px|thumb|]]
The '''Spratly Islands''' are a disputed archipelago in the [[South China Sea]]. The [[Peoples Liberation Army]] of the [[Communist Party of China]] has been building artificial islands from the reefs in the disputed sea lanes.
The '''Spratly Islands''' are a disputed archipelago in the [[South China Sea]]. The [[Peoples Liberation Army]] of the [[Communist Party of China]] has been building artificial islands from the reefs in the disputed sea lanes.
According to a July 13, 2021 report in ''[[The Washington Times]]:'' "[[China]]'s military recently deployed electronic warning and surveillance aircraft and helicopters on two disputed islands in the South China Sea in what analysts say is a sign that the People's Liberation Army has begun routine air operations from the bases. Satellite images obtained by ''The Washington Times'' show deployments in May and June of PLA KJ-500 airborne warning and control aircraft to Mischief Reef in the Spratly Islands. Other satellite photos showed the stationing of a Y-9 transport aircraft and Z-8 helicopter to Subi Reef in June and this month. Last year, KQ-200 anti-submarine warfare aircraft were deployed on a third island base on Fiery Cross Reef.<ref>https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/jul/13/china-begins-military-flights-disputed-south-china/</ref>
==Fiery Cross Reef==
==Fiery Cross Reef==