Scarborough Shoal, which China has seized but not yet built up militarily, is located 140 miles from Manila, Philippines, demonstrating China's ability to project power into the immediate vicinity of US allies.
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“this Scarboro sh which is not built up yet is 140 miles from Manila that just tells you how close this stuff is”
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Historian Stephen Kotkin: On USA vs China power competition, American advantages, and more (1/3)— Asia Observer + InsightsCreated: 8/10/2026, 1:21:27 PM
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