Over the past 15 years, China has expanded its once-minimal military presence in the South China Sea into a significant one. China has used nonmilitary assets to bully its neighbors, blockade their ships, and build military bases on disputed islands.
China has become increasingly aggressive in the South China Sea, with instances of violent acts like the attack on a Philippine supply vessel by Chinese Coast Guard personnel. The United States' avoidance of military confrontation has further emboldened Beijing.
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