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international-relations1 year ago

Tensions Rise as China and Philippines Clash Over Maritime Laws

China has released a new map asserting its claims over disputed territories in the South China Sea, including the Scarborough Shoal, which lies within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone. This move has heightened tensions with the Philippines, a U.S. ally, which recently passed laws to define its maritime boundaries. The U.S. supports the Philippines' stance, urging adherence to international maritime law. China's claims, rejected by a 2016 international tribunal, continue to be a point of contention, raising concerns of potential conflict.

via Newsweek|
#china#international-relations#philippines
international-relations2 years ago

China's Bold Response to US Naval Incursion in South China Sea

China has returned to its aggressive "wolf warrior" diplomacy by condemning the US for the alleged illegal entry of a warship into waters claimed by China in the South China Sea. This move comes despite recent improvements in China-Australia relations and is seen as a ratcheting up of pressure to support China's spurious claims over the Nine-Dash Line. China's assertiveness has been counterproductive, pushing countries in the region to align more with the US. China accused the US of unlawful maritime navigation, but its claims to the Nine-Dash Line have been dismissed by a tribunal operating under UNCLOS. The Chinese reaction is seen as an attempt to intimidate, but the real source of instability lies in the provocative behavior of PLA forces in the South China Sea.

via Breaking Defense|
#china#international-relations#south-china-sea
international-relations2 years ago

China's Claim to the South China Sea: Unraveling the Motives

China claims almost the entire South China Sea based on its "nine-dash line", despite an international tribunal ruling in 2016 that the line has no legal basis. The line, featured in China's national map, allows Beijing to assert its "maritime territorialization" and justify its exceptionalism. China's historical claim to the South China Sea dates back centuries, but it has faced challenges from Western explorers and neighboring countries. The dispute over the South China Sea is fueled by its strategic importance as a major trade route and potential oil and gas deposits. Despite an arbitration ruling in favor of the Philippines, China continues to assert its sovereignty and build islands in the disputed waters, leading to increasing tensions with neighboring countries.

via Al Jazeera English|
#china#international-relations#maritime-dispute
international-relations2 years ago

China's Expanding Territorial Claims Spark International Protests

Malaysia has rejected China's latest edition of the 'standard map of China' that claims almost the entire South China Sea, including areas off the coast of Malaysian Borneo. Tensions have been rising as China becomes more assertive in its claims, despite a 2016 international court ruling against its 'nine-dash line'. Malaysia, along with other claimants such as the Philippines and Vietnam, does not recognize China's claims and urges dialogue and adherence to international law, including UNCLOS. India has also protested against the map, which shows disputed territories as Chinese territory.

via Al Jazeera English|
#china#international-relations#malaysia