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South China Sea

Santhosh Kumar 25/10/2023

South China Sea upsc mind map
Context
Recent developments
Tensions between China and the Philippines
Philippines' accusation
Chinese coastguard vessels
Intentionally collided with Philippine vessels
In disputed region near Second Thomas Shoal
Within Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone
Both nations claim sovereignty
About the South China Sea
An arm of western Pacific Ocean
Located south of China
East and south of Vietnam
West of the Philippines
North of Borneo island
Significance
Major global shipping route
One-third of world’s shipping passes through
Geopolitical significance
Contested islands
Paracel Islands
Claimed by
China
Taiwan
Vietnam
Spratly Islands
Claimed by
China
Taiwan
Vietnam
Brunei
Philippines
Scarborough Shoal
Claimed by
Philippines
China
Taiwan
China’s actions
Constructing artificial islets since 2010
2016 UNCLOS ruling
Dismissed China’s claims
Clarified
Disputed Islands not China's maritime entitlement

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