Neighboring Nations Protest China's Controversial Land Claims

China's Ministry of Natural Resources has published a new map that claims disputed territories of neighboring countries, including parts of Russia, India, and Taiwan, as well as vast areas of the South China Sea. The map has sparked protests from governments in Asia, with India, Malaysia, and the Philippines among those opposing China's territorial claims. The map also drew attention to the ongoing territorial disputes between China and Japan over the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands. China's growing hard power under President Xi Jinping has raised concerns among its neighbors, who have faced increased presence from the Chinese coast guard.