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Warning signs: how China normalises its presence

A major strategic shift in the Indo-Pacific is happening quietly: China’s presence in seas and ports far from its coast is becoming routine. The frequency of its appearances has been rising for about a decade. ...

Read at ASPI Strategist → • April 29, 2026 · 05:30 AM UTC • 1h ago

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