South China Sea

South China Sea upsc mind map
  Context 
    Recent developments
      Tensions between China and the Philippines
    Philippines' accusation
      Chinese coastguard vessels
        Intentionally collided with Philippine vessels
        In disputed region near Second Thomas Shoal
          Within Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone
          Both nations claim sovereignty
  About the South China Sea
    An arm of western Pacific Ocean
      Located south of China
      East and south of Vietnam
      West of the Philippines
      North of Borneo island
    Significance
      Major global shipping route
        One-third of world’s shipping passes through
      Geopolitical significance
    Contested islands
      Paracel Islands
        Claimed by
          China
          Taiwan
          Vietnam
      Spratly Islands
        Claimed by
          China
          Taiwan
          Vietnam
          Brunei
          Philippines
      Scarborough Shoal
        Claimed by
          Philippines
          China
          Taiwan
    China’s actions
      Constructing artificial islets since 2010
      2016 UNCLOS ruling
        Dismissed China’s claims
        Clarified
          Disputed Islands not China's maritime entitlement

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