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An illustrative case involves the shutdown of Chile’s power grid, where Chinese-controlled entities managed 91% of the system. The event, which caused a nationwide blackout, could have been a test run for future cyberattacks against the United States, illustrating how inside access and infrastructure control could be weaponized in conflicts.
Furthermore, Chinese vessels docked at ports outside South American bases exemplify the expansion of influence far from traditional battlegrounds. The concern is that such assets could be used for espionage or future military actions, making land acquisition and infrastructure control a geopolitical chess game played over decades.