While I'll take second fiddle to no one on the challenge west of Wake, it is important to keep in mind that not only are the Chinese not 10-ft tall, they also do not hold the strong hand strategically or geographically.
Why?
I've gone to a rather bespoke chart room over at USNIBlog.
Contemplating Positions On Chinese Flanks:
https://theological-geography.net/?p=39508