Influence Contested Leading To Tensions - South East China Sea

Question 1

what’s a sphere of influence

Answer 1

an area or territory beyond a country’s national borders, over which it feels it should have power but without having any formal authority there

Question 2

what is the South China sea

Answer 2

Numerous disputed islands, claimed by China and US allies the Philippines and Taiwan.

USA been there since WW2 but China trying to control

Question 3

how is china exerting power in S.C.S

Answer 3

Policies, building an artificial island building - then adding military facilities.

China is effectively blocking the development of $2.5 trillion worth of oil and gas resources in the South China Sea

China has militarized Woody Island by deploying fighter jets, cruise missiles, and a radar system.

Question 4

what is East China sea

Answer 4

Disputes over sovereignty issues over 8 Islands. The islands are administered by Japan but claimed by China.
Japan purchased 3 islands from priv owner.
Rich in oil, gas and fishing areas.

Question 5

What resources are in South china sea

Answer 5

11 billion barrels of oil and 14 trillion barrels of natural gas.