Satellite Photos Show China Rebuilding World War II Airfield in Pacific
From Habele Institute
McCartney, Micah (2025-12-11). "Satellite Photos Show China Rebuilding World War II Airfield in Pacific". Newsweek.
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Abstract: Using commercially available satellite imagery, this report documents Chinese-led reconstruction activity at a World War II–era airfield in the Pacific Islands. The article describes the physical changes visible at the site, situates the project within growing U.S. and allied concerns about Beijing’s strategic intentions in the region, and summarizes expert commentary on the potential military and geopolitical significance of runway rehabilitation. It further outlines official responses and denials, emphasizing the ambiguity and dual-use nature of infrastructure projects in contested strategic spaces.
