Missing Islands, Hidden Disputes: Unpacking the Controversies of South China Sea Maps and Beijing’s Expansive Claims
– The featured maps are missing crucial islands in the South China Sea, a hotbed of territorial disputes.
– These omissions highlight the contentious nature of Beijing’s expansive claims, which overlap significantly with those of neighboring countries.
– The absence of these islands from the maps subtly underscores the complexities and sensitivities involved in South China Sea geopolitics.
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