South China Sea Dispute (Explained) | International Relations for UPSC Prelims & Mains 2022-2023

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The South China Sea is considered to be one of the busiest waterways in the world and is a significant gateway for trade and merchant shipping. The South China Sea disputes are maritime and island claims between different sovereign states in the region. The countries party to these disputes are China, Brunei, Taiwan, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Malaysia and are geopolitically located in the Indo-Pacific region.

Topics:
1. Significance of South China Sea- 00:00
2. UNCLOS- 11:45
3. 11-dash line- 13:15
4. Nine Dash Line- 15:25
5. China’s Violations in South China Sea- 24:00

In this session you will learn about the following
- What is the South China Sea Dispute?
- History of South China Sea Territorial Dispute
- Countries Involved in South China Sea Dispute
- South China Sea Dispute Causes
- Effects of the South China Sea Dispute
- Role of India in South China Sea Dispute
- Steps that can be taken to settle the South China Sea Dispute

Some key aspects of the topic are also discussed, such as countries involved in the South China sea dispute, position of south china sea dispute in international law, etc.

The Spratly Islands, Paracel Islands, and maritime boundaries in the Gulf of Tonkin are among the areas of contention. Waters near the Natuna Islands in Indonesia are also disputed.

The acquisition of fishing areas around the two archipelagos, suspected crude oil and natural gas in various parts of the South China Sea, and control of strategically important shipping lanes are the reasons why these areas are disputed and of interest to the concerned nations.

The South China Sea conflict has become a hotly contested region with growing Chinese aggression.
China's unilateral maritime claims have led to disputes with multiple littoral states.
To further its claims, China has violated international law and challenged the sovereignty of many countries.

The maritime disputes in the South China Sea impact regional and bilateral relations and continue to trouble ties between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Some key questions are also discussed towards the end of the session. This is a crucial topic for the IAS Exam. Having a clear understanding of the topic helps in scoring well in the UPSC Exam.

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