For travelers flying into the tiny island of Thitu, the reality of China's territorial ambition becomes instantly clear. Dozens of Chinese ships surround a speck of land that a few hundred Filipinos call home.
The intensifying Chinese presence has startled the Philippines, which has occupied Thitu for nearly half a century. Upgrading military facilities and encouraging more residents are part of the response to China's actions.
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