Why is China building this artificial island? // TRAIN BRAIN

Why is China building this artificial island?

China appears to be turning Antelope Reef, a once desolate sandbar in the South China Sea, into a large artificial island that could host a military base. Experts are puzzled by the timing and location of the island, which could strain China’s relationship with Vietnam.
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