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Beware the Overlooked Threat
Countries risk repeating past mistakes by underestimating the geopolitical and military implications of initiatives like the Belt and Road Initiative. Initially perceived as economic ventures, such initiatives are strategic efforts to expand military presence, as evidenced by the People's Liberation Army's own publications. The international community's delayed recognition of these motives, as seen in the South China Sea, could hinder effective response to emerging threats posed by major global competitors.