New Satellite Images Show China Building Large Artificial Island

China has finished the first stage of construction on a disputed reef in the South China Sea, according to new photos.

New photos from space show that China is making big changes to a reef in the South China Sea. The reef is called Lingyang Jiao. Experts say China has finished the first part of a construction project there. The photos suggest they are building a large artificial island. Some observers believe they might even be building a new runway for planes. This area is highly disputed, meaning many countries claim it as their own. China says they are just doing necessary work. However, other countries are watching closely because the South China Sea is a busy and important area for international trave…