Chinese construction risks turning the Yellow Sea into a flashpoint
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China is building structures in the Yellow Sea, raising alarms in South Korea about potential sovereignty claims over the resource-rich area. These constructions, detected by South Korean satellites, are described by Beijing as 'fishing support facilities,' despite concerns from Seoul about territorial intentions. This contentious region lies within the exclusive economic zones of both nations and is historically significant to China. Tensions may escalate as South Korean officials believe up to 12 similar structures could be installed, echoing previous Chinese maneuvers in contested waters.
China has reportedly described the structures as 'fishing support facilities,' dismissing concerns, while South Korean officials believe China plans to install up to 12 such structures in the disputed waters.
The Yellow Sea is of historic importance to China, a former South Korea diplomat argues, emphasizing that this region is not just geopolitically significant but rich in resources as well.
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