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We usually think of islands as fixed features of geography. But in the South China Sea, China is building them from scratch, and using them to reshape global power.

Over the past decade, Beijing has poured concrete over coral reefs, transforming submerged features into airstrips, radar stations, and fortified outposts. These artificial islands sit at the center of some of the world’s busiest trade routes—where nearly $3.5 trillion in commerce passes every year.

This video breaks down:
– Why China is building islands in disputed waters
– How international law (UNCLOS) treats artificial land
– The “Nine-Dash Line” and why it was rejected in court
– The military, economic, and environmental consequences
– And why this matters far beyond Asia

This isn’t just about land. It’s about control, of water, trade, resources, and norms that hold the international system together.

In a world where coastlines can be manufactured, the question is no longer who owns the land, but who enforces reality.

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