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The Spratly Islands consist of more than 100 small islands or reefs. They are surrounded by rich fishing grounds and potentially by gas and oil deposits. They are claimed in their entirety by China, Taiwan, and Vietnam, while portions are claimed by Malaysia and the Philippines. About 50 islands are occupied by China (about 450 soldiers), Malaysia (70-90), the Philippines (about 100), and Vietnam (about 1,500). Brunei is a claimant but has no outposts. |
New US interest in South China Sea - Philippine Star Korea TimesNew US interest in South China SeaPhilippine StarThe area includes more than 400 small islands, rocks, and reefs, with the majority located in the Paracel and Spratly Island chains. Many of these islands ...Flexing muscle and rhetoric in watersKorea Timesall 11 news articles » GIO minister reaffirms ROC sovereignty over Spratlys - Taiwan Today GIO minister reaffirms ROC sovereignty over SpratlysTaiwan Today(CNA) By Elaine Hou The ROC government reaffirmed sovereignty over the Spratly Islands in response to a report by a Hong Kong magazine that Taiwan and ...TW responds to call to develop Taiping Island with ChinaRadio Taiwan Internationalall 2 news articles » US opposes use of force in South China Sea dispute - The Associated Press US opposes use of force in South China Sea disputeThe Associated PressRicardo David lamented his country's weak military, which he said could not adequately patrol the Spratly Islands that it claims. With antiquated planes and ...Hillary Clinton may have hit her Kissinger moment in AsiaDaily Star - LebanonUS-China Conflict: From War of Words to Talk of WarMedia Monitors NetworkThe South China Sea: When The Elephants DanceEurasia ReviewManila Standard Today -BusinessWeek -Malaysia Starall 309 news articles » |
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