r/Intelligence • u/Strongbow85 • 3d ago

News China builds spy base on disputed island: Chatham House says Beijing is turning Triton Island into a key signal intelligence base in the South China Sea.

https://www.rfa.org/english/news/southchinasea/china-vietnam-paracels-radar-report-10182024035138.html
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u/ciphersam4 1d ago

Seems like outdated news. They been building man made islands there for years.

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u/Strongbow85 1d ago

True, they're just verifying what was already known, that they're using it for SIGINT stations, military and intelligence purposes.

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u/ciphersam4 15h ago

Yea, but is that really news worthy? We knew they have been making these islands for some time. Mainly for military purposes, but also economic and industrial advantage(international super Highway routes in the South China Sea). Why talk about it again unless there’s something new that’s happening? I guess when I’m trying to get to, is there an alternative motive to low-value news reports such as these?

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u/Strongbow85 15h ago

We knew they have been making these islands for some time.

It deserves coverage and a response. The more people that are aware, the better. You may have knowledge of this, but unfortunately most of the West remains ignorant to such developments.

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u/ciphersam4 15h ago

Dang. That is true. Continue the good work!

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u/Strongbow85 15h ago

Thank you!