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 -- here's a closer look at the disputed waters: https://cnn.it/2NZ58q5 | CNN

China’s Artificial Islands Transform South China Sea Power Balance Over just 12 years, China turned submerged reefs into powerful military strongholds in the South China Sea. What were once underwater features now host airstrips, ports, and defense systems. This massive transformation is reshaping regional geopolitics, impacting fishing, shipping routes, and international law—while raising tensions and redefining the future of maritime power in Asia #indopacificreport #SouthChinaSea #China #Geop