All you need to know about
South China Sea Conflict

All you need to know about

The South China Sea is bordered by Brunei, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan, and Vietnam

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It's a crucial shipping route, covering over 21% of global trade

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It's a crucial shipping route, covering over 21% of global trade

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Potential reserves include 11 billion barrels of oil and 190 trillion cubic feet of natural gas

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China claims 90% of the South China Sea through the nine-dash line based on historical context

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The nine-dash line exceeds the permitted boundaries of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

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China has militarized islands like Woody Island with fighter jets, cruise missiles, and radar systems

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China has militarized islands like Woody Island with fighter jets, cruise missiles, and radar systems

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The Permanent Court of Arbitration in 2016 rejected China's nine-dash line, but the decision lacks enforcement

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