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Gray Zone Warfare refers to tactics that fall just below the threshold of conventional military conflict. This strategy has proven successful for China in their dealings with various neighbors in the South China Sea, allowing for territorial encroachments without significant military engagement. Case studies include China's establishment of control over regions such as Scarborough Shoal and its illegal expansion in the Spratly Islands, using a mix of military might and psychological pressure to navigate conflicts without the overt use of force.