The China-Global South Podcast A Primer on the Escalating Tensions in the South China Sea
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Jun 27, 2023 AI Snips
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Origins of China's Sea Claim
- China's South China Sea claim originated from a 1930s map, evolving into the Nine Dash Line claim today.
- China's aggressive island-building and military presence intensify regional tensions and challenge international law.
Legal Nav Rights in South China Sea
- International law permits all countries to navigate the South China Sea as international waters.
- China's assertion of "historic rights" challenges this, leading to confrontations with foreign ships and navies.
China’s Power Bases in the Sea
- China has transformed disputed reefs into large military bases for power projection across the South China Sea.
- Coast guard and maritime militia act as effective local enforcers to assert China's control constantly.