Triton Island, a mysterious outpost in the vast South China Sea, remained untouched and uninhabited for decades. Local fishermen knew it as a quiet speck of white sand and lush greenery, a quiet observer to the power struggles in one of the world's busiest trade routes. At least, that was before China decided it wanted the island. The South China Sea, a vital artery for global commerce and a hotbed of territorial disputes, has emerged as an increasing flashpoint between Washington, Beijing, and other players. Any development on Triton Island, one of the smallest but most strategically valuable islands in the Pacific, sends ripples across the region. To some, the construction is a sign of danger, a potential escalation in an already tense standoff. To others, it is a claim of sovereignty, a bold statement in a complex geopolitical chess game that could reshape the balance of power in the Pacific. In a matter of weeks, however, the island began to transform. New images captured b
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