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China’s massive dredging operations in the South China Sea are turning reefs into islands at lightning speed, sparking a new territorial race as Vietnam and the Philippines join in to fortify their claims. Once submerged, these islands now host military bases and airports under China’s nine-dash line, fueling tensions and patrols. While diplomacy stalls and rulings go ignored, nations are scrambling to secure their positions — turning the region into a high-stakes game of “every country for itself,” with China firmly in the driver’s seat.

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