Experience the sights and sounds of the highest boiling point within Asia’s cauldron. Watch the exclusive footage of BBC’s Rupert Wingfield-Hayes, who was the first journalist to see up-close how and what China is building in Mischief Reef.  

China isn’t the only country to occupy and militarize the disputed territory—the Philippines has done it too—and Vietnam’s total occupied territory far outstrips that of China. Yet, China’s speed, scale, and capacity are what makes that occupation prospect different. What is your take? Let us know what you think in the comments section below. 

“Flying Past Mischief Reef in the South China Sea,” BBC 

http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-35054627 

BBC’s The World Tonight radio program also aired the BBC’s exclusive coverage of China’s construction in the disputed territories. Hear the full reporting through the link below.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b06rxn5c