Across the vast ocean stretch, where a significant slice of the world’s trade whispers its passage, there’s an unsettling shift. Within the Dangerous Ground, an area marked by submerged reefs, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army stakes its claim, creating strongholds. Though not rooted in global law, these fortresses declare these waters as China’s realm. Their coast guard, navy, and even simple fishing boats, now doubling as a militia, face off against other ships, be they innocent or battle-ready. The growing presence of China in these waters, once familiar with the U.S. fleet’s silhouette, hints at potential tensions. Relations between these giants are at a fragile juncture. And as Beijing pushes against a Western security pattern, many wonder aloud: does America still hold its age-old promise to the Pacific’s vast expanse? Therein lies a tale of risk and consequence. Sourced NY Times.
See this story for how Red Chinese take coral reefs, fill them with sand and concrete, ruin the ecosystem, and then claim their territory is getting bigger and bigger.
https://www.businessinsider.com/china-is-building-islands-in-south-china-sea-at-mischief-reef-2015-4?fbclid=IwAR1FK-eO10JHmTNsnsb2t35W2sy4fXnuyZSBlJ7j7GNAJR8vPukuLRRvJmw