Sharp conflicts in South China Sea pose threat of future wars
Vol. 88/No. 26 - July 15, 2024![Map shows controversial “nine-dash line” used by China’s rulers to claim 80% of South China Sea. Beijing is building fortified islets in area leading to sharp conflicts with rival governments of the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia and Taiwan, many backed by Washington.](https://themilitant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/South-China-Sea-map-8826-300x297.jpg)
China’s Coast Guard vessels repeatedly rammed and then troops boarded Philippine naval vessels, injuring several sailors in the Spratly Islands June 17. The clash was the most violent encounter to date between Chinese and Filipino forces whose rulers both claim…