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China’s influence extends beyond economics into cultural and territorial domains. Recent map redrawing efforts by China exemplify its subtle yet forceful reclamation tactics. China has begun to modify maps by renaming Russian cities and expanding territorial claims, particularly over disputed islands like Booyu Yusariski—an area historically contested and recently marked within Chinese borders on official maps.
This mapping strategy, reminiscent of China’s pursuits in the South China Sea and along India’s borders, signals a broader intent. By asserting territorial claims through cartographic dominance, China aims to normalize control over these regions, gradually shifting the regional status quo.