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China rivals US foothold in Antarctica, builds base with potential to eavesdrop on neighbors
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China currently lags behind the U.S. Antarctic presence - the largest of any nation on the continent - but its fast-growing presence could rival the U.S. within decades.
The CSIS collected satellite images that captured construction on the site for the first time since 2018. The report had aimed to identify new construction in January, finding support facilities, temporary buildings, a helicopter pad and foundations for a 53,820-square-foot station. Peter Aitken is a Fox News Digital reporter with a focus on national and global news.
Construction on these new facilities could finish as early as 2024, the CSIS told Reuters.
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