This satellite image released shows the Fiery Cross Reef where the reclamation project has been completed.

By Zhao Yinan

August 25, 2015

"Experts said on Monday that China's island reclamation in the South China Sea is well-founded, and the United States has adopted double standards on the issue.

The comments came in response to a US report on maritime security in the Asia-Pacific region that pointed fingers at China.

Ruan Zongze, vice-president of the China Institute of International Studies, said the building of facilities in the South China Sea is legal and reasonable, and it matches China's responsibility and obligations in international affairs."

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