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How China tightened its grip in the South China Sea

September 18, 2025September 17, 2025 by Joshua Kurlantzick Annabel Richter

Joint military exercises and rising arms sales to regional states have increased Beijing’s influence

Categories Commentary Tags Arms Sales, China, Council on Foreign Relations, Military Power, News, Southeast Asia Leave a comment

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