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The terrain of Southeast Asia witnesses a monumental shift as islands like Sumatra, Java, and Borneo coalesce, effectively creating a contiguous landmass. The Philippines, too, finds itself intricately linked to its neighbors through this new geography. Meanwhile, Japan’s islands interconnect with the mainland, leading South Korea to become landlocked, nestled between China and Japan.
In this context, Taiwan, often a point of contention, becomes a land bridge for China, potentially altering its political landscape should this change occur in reality. For nations like Bangladesh and the Maldives, traditionally vulnerable to rising sea levels, this scenario presents a newfound opportunity for expansion and economic growth.