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The South China Sea Dispute: Impacts on Nations, Communities, and Marine Ecosystems
An Unsettled Watershed in Asia
Vast and strategically vital, the South China Sea has long been a nexus of territorial disputes, resource competition, and geopolitical tensions. It is a crucial waterway in Asia, serving as a vital trading route and rich in oil, gas, and marine resources. Multiple countries, including the Philippines, China, Taiwan, Brunei, Malaysia, and Vietnam, stake overlapping claims over its islands and waters, fueling tensions that have persisted for decades.