SUORSA Olli Pekka <br/><br/>
China's artificial islands in South China Sea:  extended forward presence/ 
Olli Pekka Suorsa 
 -  2020 
<br/><br/> China has expended significant resources in erecting seven artificial islands in the Spratlys, in the South China Sea. The real worth of these artificial islands may be in extending its coast guard and other paramilitary forces' presence in the South China Sea. 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>CHINA<br/>SOUTH CHINA SEA<br/>SPRATLY ISLAND<br/>CHINA--SOUTH CHINA SEA