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Territorial dispute in the South China Sea: The Spratly Islands
Phyo Phyo Wai
The Spratly Islands are located in the South China Sea which is rich in such resources as oil, gas,
minerals and seafood. There area is the ideal location for military strategies. These islands have
been claimed by six countries, namely China, the Philippines, Vietnam, Taiwan, Malaysia and
Brunei. There are several historical, political, and economic reasons behind these countries’
territorial claims over the Spratly Islands. Economically, the interests of different countries are to
acquire fishing area, expolite crude oil and natural gas under the waters various parts of the
South China Sea. Strategically, the location of the Spratly Islands becomes a territorial demand
from six countries and is important for the control of the shipping lanes. All occupy one or more
of the islands backed up with military constructions and bases except from Brunei. This area is a
place of frequent tension between these rival countries and eventually makes a cause the conflict.
In the context of changing situation in the South East Asia, the relations among ASEAN
countries, China and U.S is important in concerning with the territorial dispute of the Spratly
Islands in South China Sea. The goal of this research is to examine the important strategic and
security position in the Islands and how to maintain the peaceful relations among six claimants in
the Spratly Islands.
2019
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12678/0000005793
https://meral.edu.mm/records/5793