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Structures and an airstrip are seen on man-made Subi Reef, where China has built one of three weather observation facilities. Photo: AP
Beijing opens weather stations on artificial islands in South China Sea
- Observation facilities are located on Fiery Cross, Subi and Mischief reefs in disputed Spratly archipelago
- Foreign ministry says they will be used to ‘better provide public services to nations’ in the area
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Updated: 8:56pm, 1 Nov, 2018
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Structures and an airstrip are seen on man-made Subi Reef, where China has built one of three weather observation facilities. Photo: AP
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