Hayat Ashraf

The South China Sea disputes involve territorial and maritime claims by several countries in the region, including China, Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, and Taiwan. These disputes primarily revolve around competing claims over sovereignty over islands, reefs, and features in the South China Sea, as well as conflicting interpretations of maritime boundaries and the rights to resources within the waters. Here are some key points about the South China Sea disputes: 1. Territorial Claims: The main point of contention is the ownership and control of various islands and maritime features in the South China Sea. China claims almost the entire area based on historical records, including the so-called "Nine-Dash Line" which encompasses a large portion of the sea. Other countries in the region, particularly Vietnam, the Philippines, and Malaysia, dispute China's claims and assert their own sovereignty over certain islands and features. 2. Maritime Boundaries: The dispu...