Scarborough Shoal, which is not yet built up by China, is only 140 miles from Manila, indicating how close Chinese military expansion is to Philippine territory and demonstrating China's encroachment on neighboring countries' maritime space.
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Steven CodkinEvidence Quote
“So this scar bro show which is not built up yet is 140 miles from Manila. That just tells you how close this stuff is.”
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Stephen Kotkin: Sphere of Influence I - The Gift of Geopolitics: How Worlds are Made, and Unmade— IWMViennaCreated: 8/12/2026, 6:14:33 PM
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