CHINA ANTARCTICA: China is set to significantly expand its presence in Antarctica as it takes the crucial step of establishing its first permanent airport and large landing strip close to its small research outpost, Zhongshan station. After nearly a decade of planning construction of the airport is set to begin in November, which state media and officials are calling a "permanent" base.
Notably, according to Chinese state-run Xinhua News Agency the airfield will support China's Antarctic "strategy needs" and protect China's right to speak on "Antarctic airspace control".
https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-10-29/china-boosts-antarctic-presence-planned-permanent-airbase-cites-strategic-needs