Triton Island
Recently, reports indicated that China is currently in the process of building an airstrip on Triton Island, situated in the South China Sea, an area contested by Taiwan and Vietnam.
- The airstrip, with an approximate length of 2,000 feet, has sparked concerns regarding China’s intentions within this disputed region.
- Triton Island is part of the Paracel group and is the subject of territorial disputes involving Taiwan, Vietnam, and China.
- China’s development activities on Triton Island are reminiscent of its actions on other man-made islands in the area, particularly within the Spratly group.
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