Influence Contested Leading To Tensions - South East China Sea Flashcards

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what’s a sphere of influence

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an area or territory beyond a country’s national borders, over which it feels it should have power but without having any formal authority there

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what is the South China sea

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Numerous disputed islands, claimed by China and US allies the Philippines and Taiwan.

USA been there since WW2 but China trying to control

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how is china exerting power in S.C.S

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Policies, building an artificial island building - then adding military facilities.

China is effectively blocking the development of $2.5 trillion worth of oil and gas resources in the South China Sea

China has militarized Woody Island by deploying fighter jets, cruise missiles, and a radar system.

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what is East China sea

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Disputes over sovereignty issues over 8 Islands. The islands are administered by Japan but claimed by China.
Japan purchased 3 islands from priv owner.
Rich in oil, gas and fishing areas.

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What resources are in South china sea

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11 billion barrels of oil and 14 trillion barrels of natural gas.

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