Thitu Island
Coverage of Thitu Island in the Nexus archive.
- What's at stake for the people of Thitu Island as U.S. and Chinese leaders meet
US and Chinese leaders are meeting, with the world and residents of Thitu Island watching, as the South China Sea dispute continues. The island is part of the West Philippine Sea. The meeting has significant implications for the people of Thitu Island.
- Satellite imagery shows Philippine construction on two islands in disputed Spratlys
The Philippines is actively expanding military infrastructure on Thitu Island and Nanshan Island in the disputed Spratly Islands, including a runway extension and port construction to strengthen its presence in the South China Sea. The 1.5-kilometer runway extension, funded at 1.65 billion pesos, will accommodate F-16 fighter jets and is in response to Chinese escalations in the region. Satellite imagery confirms construction has been ongoing since early 2025.