West Reef

West Reef is a rock located in the Spratly Islands. In addition to the main feature, there are three outposts constructed on the fringing reef. Vietnam first took possession of the feature in 1987.
U.S. Board of Geographic Names: West Reef
China: Xi Jiao, 西礁
Philippines: Kanlurang Quezon Reef
Taiwan: Xi Jiao, 西礁
Malaysia: Terumbu Kanluran
Vietnam: Đá Tây
Occupied by: Vietnam
Legal Status: Rock
GPS: 8° 51' 29" N, 112° 13' 33" E
Total area of reclamation: 70.5 acres

West Reef 1

West Reef 1
August 9, 2025
West Reef 1
September 30, 2017

 

West Reef 2

West Reef 2
November 13, 2017

 

West Reef 3

March 7, 2022
March 7, 2022
January 13, 2021
January 13, 2021
West Reef 3
November 13, 2017
West Reef 3
January 9, 2017
West Reef 3
April 1, 2016
West Reef 3
January 3, 2016
West Reef 3
October 10, 2014
West Reef 3
January 11, 2014

 

Analysis of Outpost

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