China's assertive actions in the South China Sea reflect historical claims of sovereignty, but they lead to increasing conflict with neighboring maritime states and the U.S.
The South China Sea's strategic importance, with its oil, gas, and minerals, is a major driver of China's aggressive military positioning against neighboring countries.
Xi Jinping’s approach to the South China Sea reveals a complex strategy of territorial expansion that challenges international norms while portraying historical justification for his actions.
Despite the focus on threats like North Korea and Taiwan, the ongoing skirmishes and territorial claims in the South China Sea pose equally serious, if often overlooked, risks.
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