China’s Playbook: From Mischief Reef to Bajo de Masinloc Episode 2 Teaser of BRP Sierra Madre Documentaries: The Weather Station Trick — Fiery Cross Reef (1987–1988) It began as “scientific research” and a “sea-level monitoring station.” No guns. No missiles. Just instruments on paper. But on the water, control changed—and the footprint grew: outpost, reclamation, runway, harbour, radar, missiles, and electronic warfare. This episode shows how a “harmless station” can become a fortress—and why i

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