US Commander Says China Has Fully Militarized Its South China Sea 'Man-Made' Islands

Insider: Vivid new photos give you a rare look at the South China Sea islands that a top US commander says China has fully militarized 

* China has turned reefs and islands in the South China Sea into full-fledged military bases. 

* Photos taken in October show those bases in great detail, revealing Beijing's forces and facilities. 

* US officials warn that the bases are part of China's plans to project power beyond its shores. 

Want to see what China's island bases in the South China Sea look like? Take a look at some of the startling images taken by Getty Images photographer Ezra Acayan in October. 

They show airfields, radar installations, and military aircraft and warships stationed in the Spratly Islands, which are about 400 miles from the Chinese coast. 

Beijing has used both natural and artificial islands to build up its military capabilities in the area.  

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WNU Editor: The Insider has detailed pictures on what the Chinese military has accomplished in the above post. It is very impressive.