South China Flashcards
1
Q
Where is the South China Sea located
A
Between VIetnam and the Philippines
2
Q
What is the 9 dash line
A
China claims that they have up to 90 percent of coastal waters of the South China Sea
3
Q
What are the rules
A
The Philippines, Vietnam and Malaysia are all entititled to 12 nautical miles starting from their border according to international law
4
Q
Should China own any of it?
A
No. But when people challenge them, they don’t even acknowledge it.
5
Q
Why do people want it ?
A
Because it’s a massive shipping passage with 5.3 million dollars worth of trade going through its waters every year
6
Q
How does America own it?
A
Mainly for trading purposes
7
Q
How much oil is estimated to be in it?
A
Estimated by USA, 11 billion barrels
