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They do not physically occupy the land, you're thinking of the Spratly islands, where they have built several airports and other buildings. The Scarborough Shoa
by openasocket 8y ago
They do not physically occupy the land, you're thinking of the Spratly islands, where they have built several airports and other buildings. The Scarborough Shoal has no buildings of any kind, nor personnel.
- NotPaidToPost 8y agoMy understanding is that they haven't built any structure yet but that they effectively occupy the shoal by guarding it with coast guard and navy ships: I.e. if you tried to reach the place you'd have to go past the Chinese Navy first.
- NotPaidToPost 8y agoTalking Key West made me browse the area on Google maps. I found that one interesting. Reminded me of something. https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@24.6285609,-82.8711957,2321m/data=!3m1!1e3 https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@24.6285609,-82.8711957,2321m/... Plus ça change...