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The China-Global South Podcast

A Primer on the Escalating Tensions in the South China Sea

Jun 27, 2023
51:01

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Quick takeaways

  • The South China Sea is a strategically vital maritime zone with disputed territorial boundaries, sparking tensions between China and its neighboring countries and major navies.
  • Efforts to establish a Code of Conduct for the South China Sea have been hindered by disagreements, China's assertiveness, and the lack of effective mechanisms for resolving disputes.

Deep dives

Recent military activities in the South China Sea

In recent days, there have been notable military activities in the South China Sea, involving multiple countries. The USS Ronald Reagan, an American aircraft carrier, docked in Vietnam's port of Danang for only the third time since the end of the Vietnam War in 1975. This coincided with the Vietnamese Prime Minister's visit to China, seemingly indicating Vietnam's powerful friends on both sides. Additionally, Vietnam received naval vessels from India to bolster its maritime defenses, and the French frigate N.S. Lorraine arrived in Manila. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) naval exercises, originally planned for the South China Sea, were moved to the Straits of Malacca. These recent developments highlight the high level of military presence and activity in the region, which continues to be a source of tension and potential conflict.

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