Conflicting Claims in the South China Sea

Taking stock of claims and capabilities in the South China Sea.

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In the fight to control the South China Sea, naval capabilities are critical. China is the largest naval power in the region, but other countriesā€™ claims are backed by an important ally: the United States. Here, we see just how much the competing claims of countries in the region overlap.

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