Chinese maritime claims: Why are South China Sea tensions escalating?
The South China Sea is a crucial and strategically important expanse of water that is gradually turning into a focal point of geopolitical conflict. The main source of these rising tensions is China's strong maritime assertions, which are creating conflicts not just with adjacent nations but also with global players such as the United States. To understand the shifting dynamics in the South China Sea, it is critical to explore the root causes and the ramifications of these disagreements. The Foundation of the TensionsChina asserts its territorial rights in the South China Sea primarily using the "Nine-Dash Line", a demarcation…