South China Sea Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What are the islands called
A
Spratley Islands
2
Q
Who claims the land
A
China, Philippines, Malaysia and Vietnam
3
Q
China’s Claim
A
illegal claim and 80%
4
Q
UNCLOS
A
1994 - 200 nautical miles of control.
China does not fit this requirement but want the islands for resources and extended military capability
5
Q
Shipping routes
A
30% of world trade happens through the area
6
Q
how many barrels of oil could this area provide
A
5.4 billion
7
Q
2015
A
China built radar technologies, military bases and airstrips on these islands.
