not only are they trying to grab traditional Phiippine fishing areas, they are now trying to steal the islands that are off the north coast of Luzon, that have been part of the Philippines since the time of the Spaniards.
The clue to why: This is another maritime chokepoint. The Chinese have militarized their artificial islands in the West Philippine sea, so could easily block shipping here, but if they steal the islands, they could more easily block ship traffic
(and the internet cables that go through the area.)
Hmm... maybe this is why all those military age men (4000 according to this artice) are posing as students studying at colleges in northern Luzon.
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