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A Chinese-controlled artificial island in the Spratly Island chain is seen in the South China Sea, as viewed by CNN from a US reconnaissance plane on August 10.
A Chinese-controlled artificial island in the Spratly Island chain is seen in the South China Sea, as viewed by CNN from a US reconnaissance plane on August 10.

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What's going on in the South China Sea?

China's man-made islands, complete with airstrips and radar towers, have sparked tense standoffs with other countries, including the United States.

What's going on in the South China Sea?

China's man-made islands, complete with airstrips and radar towers, have sparked tense standoffs with other countries, including the United States.