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In the vast expanse of the South China Sea, China embarked on an audacious mission to secure its interests and expand its influence. Beijing’s strategy involved the construction of massive artificial islands, equipped with military installations and defense capabilities. However, as the world watched this bold move, little did China anticipate the unfolding disaster that would threaten its ambitious power grab. These once-mighty fortresses, with runways, anti-ship guns, and cruise missiles, are now slowly sinking back into the ocean. The reasons behind these costly miscalculations and the imminent challenges China faces in preserving its military bases in the South China Sea raise crucial questions. How did Beijing’s quest to control this vital waterway lead to such detrimental consequences? What forces are causing the islands to submerge, and is there any hope for China to salvage its strategic foothold before it slips beneath the waves? Explore the intricate dynamics of this unfolding crisis, from the economic and military motivations to the ecological and climatic factors, as we delve into the sinking ambitions of China in the South China Sea.
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Thank you for a good article which also has spirited comments. Some more items to consider. First, the Chicom military has no aircraft capable of flying to those artificial islands from the mainland. Everything there was shipped by sea. Hainan Air flies their Boeing 737 there, just a hop. A Chicom press release used the 737 flight to imply the military flight capability. Actually Hainan A will not fly domestically produced planes for any international flight. Second, Taiwan has a small garrison on the largest natural island in the group, and within sight of the Chicom reefs. It is known as Taiping Dao, or Itu Aba. It has the only fresh water lagoon amongst those reefs. They supply it by air regularly and their fighters can fly to the runway there. ( Chicom domestically produced aircraft cannot fly that distance due to unreliable engines and electronics, and limited range. Their aerial refueling doesn’t work.) This Taiwan military presence began in the 50s. They have been steadily adding to the radars, air defense, missiles and docking facilities. Of course the US and Philippines know this. Philippines ships surely have sheltered and refueled/provisioned there. The same for the US , including aircraft. Taiwan extends a helping hand, does not bully. Third, those 2-3 year old artificial Chicom sea wall structures are already beginning to crumble due to normal CCP shoddy construction. Pretty soon Hainan will not take a chance to land their 737s. 🇹🇼💪🇹🇼🙏🏻🇹🇼
China don't have a neighbor they have all enemies.😂😂😂
China the Thief.
The prick fishing industry is a predatory poaching industry! The fact that their maritime militia go into other people's EEZs to STEAL the fish there is the reason WHY they're the biggest seafood producer in the world hence their wealth is based on DECEPTION & THEFT!
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I have a feeling these world leaders will be changing in that part of the world.
China construction sucks
Karma. Ecological monsters. I'm rooting for the ocean.
Just out of curiosity. How do you know the shabby built quality and poor design of these man made islands? Do you have any source of information?
More China bullshit
They will learn from this and come back stronger, and more oppressive!!
Hows china doing lets ask an American😂😂😂😂
Why is it name South China seas 😂😂😂😂
Fault of president duterte and malaysia..being corrupt leader and dog of china
No problem, if china can build the great wall of china and still exist after more than 2 thousand years pretty sure china could make it back to a functional island in no time easily!
Why doyou care about china militarization in artificial island? Did china tellUS about their military bases arroundchina ? Whata hypocrete
Die Malediven sind weder gesunken noch überflutet.
NO PROBLEMO! Ìf zchina can built , China for sure can fixedit! So let alone worry about your problems!
China's military is one of the largest and most powerful in the world, with advanced technology, a vast number of personnel, and a growing focus on modernization. Its strategic influence continues to expand globally.
You saw it coming, happening, and didn't do S* about it, and now you're complaining?
China really dumb