The South China Sea is a marginal sea of the western Pacific Ocean. It is located at the shores of the southeast of China (PRC), East of Vietnam, northeast of Malaysia, and in the east by the Islands of the northwestern Philippines and Taiwan. The South China Sea has tremendous importance regarding economics and geostrategic. About one-third of global trade passes through this maritime route, carrying over more than US$ 3.37 trillion each year. Huge natural resources especially oil and gas reserves are believed to lie under its seabed. China is emerging as a new economic power in the world. Its economy is growing exponentially and importing its goods to all countries of the world that are also increasing day by day. So, South China Sea is very important for the People’s Republic of China for its imports and exports. Because China has the only option of the South China Sea for its maritime trade globally. 80% of China’s energy imports and 40% of total trade passes through this maritime route. Several countries have made territorial claims over the South China Sea. While these disputes have been regarded as the most dangerous point of conflict in Asia. Major countries including … Continue reading South China Sea, New Maritime Battle Front Between China & America