China has intensified its militarization of Subi (Zamora) Reef, which is part of the territorial sea of Thitu Island, also known as Pag-asa Island, according to Navy spokesperson Rear Adm. Roy Vincent Trinidad. During a press briefing on Tuesday, Trinidad confirmed that Chinese military structures and equipment have been established within Subi Reef and other key bases in the West Philippine Sea. Trinidad also reported the presence of construction vehicles and heavy equipment on Subi Reef. He noted that China has reclaimed approximately 3,000 hectares both within and outside the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

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