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Even now, the Chinese government manages the power systems and infrastructure around this key airport area. When planes land and take off, Chinese entities are involved in controlling these essential services, effectively enabling them to oversee and influence critical functions.
This level of control exemplifies a broader pattern of China’s approach: embedding itself into vital infrastructure that shapes both maritime and land-based strategic corridors. The ultimate goal appears to be ensuring that when and if needed, China can exert influence or take operational control rapidly and effectively.