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251. Why Has Vietnam Banned the Barbie Movie? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
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The Nine Dashed Line in the South China Sea
China's claims are based on their version of history. They claim that ancient Chinese documents and maps show that Chinese fishermen and traders were operating in the South China Sea long ago. Other countries in the region have their own, often even more legitimate claims to islands and waters. The presence of natural resources, including oil and gas reserves, also confuses the situation. A tribunal ruling in a case brought by the Philippines against China in 2016, found that China's nine dashed line claim had no legal basis under UNCLOS. However, China rejected the ruling, maintaining its position based on historical rights.
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