south chna sea Flashcards
(12 cards)
What is the main issue in the South China Sea?
Contested spheres of influence
Which islands are contested in the South China Sea?
Spratly islands, Paracel Islands, Reed Bank, James Shoal
Which parties are contesting the South China Sea?
China, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Taiwan, Brunei
What are the estimated resource reserves in the South China Sea?
7 billion barrels of oil, 900 trillion cubic feet of natural gas
What actions has China taken on Spratly Island?
Building artificial islands, docks, and military outposts
What infrastructure has Malaysia, Philippines, and Brunei built on Spratly Island?
Infrastructure, bird watch platform, and barracks
Who has dominated control of Paracel Island since 1974?
China
What incident occurred in 2011 involving Vietnam and China?
Vietnam claimed Chinese boats sabotaged oil exploration missions
What military action did Vietnam take in response to the 2011 incident?
Practiced naval exercises
Which country claims Reed Bank as part of its EEZ?
Philippines
What action did China take regarding the Philippines’ exploration of Reed Bank?
Forcefully stopped Philippines from exploring
True or False: The southern Reed Bank is claimed by China.
True
