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Current Scenario

This busy international waterway has become a reason of dispute between a number
of south Asian countries. Philippines went legal and claimed the South China Sea
and as a reply, the permanent court of arbitration PCS has stated that China doesn’t
have any historical rights over the South China Sea and by claiming the rights over
the sea, China has violated Philippines’ sovereignty rights on the sea.

Vietnam and Philippines have claimed 21 and 8 islands of the South China Sea.
Vietnam, Philippines and Taiwan have posted military forces on some islands while
Vietnam has also built some mobile rocket launchers that can smack China’s seize
on the sea. Beijing has built sports clubs, runways, airports, communication
equipments and more on seven islands of the sea. All these countries are claiming
their hold on the South China Sea while China is dominantly claiming its major share.
The dispute continues to remain unsolved as no country has been able to prove its
complete sovereignty over the sea.

Quick facts about South China Sea

• The South China Sea covers above 3 million square kilometers of area
encircling places like China, Philippines, Taiwan, Mainland Southeast Asia
and Borneo island.
• This sea is a huge link between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean
which makes it an incredibly important region for shipping. Ship borne
trade of trillions passes from this sea.
• It is believed that a huge source of gas and oil is resting under the seabed.
• The marine life and creatures in South China sea includes sharks, eels,
huge oysters, seabirds, sea turtles etc.
• Since centuries, China has claimed the major portion of the South China
Sea as its own property. However, there have been many conflicts and
tensions between China and other southeast countries regarding the water
of this sea.

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