The Latest: According to a May 8 report by the Washington, D.C.-based Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative (AMTI), Việt Nam continues to expand its artificial islands aggressively in the South China Sea.

Over the past year, starting in March 2025, Việt Nam added an additional 534 acres (approximately 216 hectares) in the Spratly Islands, bringing its total reclaimed area to 2,771 acres (around 1,121 hectares).

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Việt Nam Expands Spratly Islands Outposts by 216 Hectares Over Past Year

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