South China Sea Update - World War Three - When Will China invade Taiwan

... the situation in the South China Sea remains complex and dynamic, with ongoing tensions among countries bordering the region, primarily China, Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, and Taiwan. Disputes in the South China Sea primarily revolve around territorial claims, resource exploitation, freedom of navigation, and strategic military interests.

China's assertive actions in the South China Sea, including the construction of artificial islands and military installations, have drawn international scrutiny and criticism. The United States and other countries have conducted freedom of navigation operations in the area to challenge what they perceive as China's excessive maritime claims.

Efforts to address disputes in the South China Sea have included diplomatic negotiations, multilateral dialogues, and legal proceedings. However, finding a lasting resolution remains challenging due to the complex nature of the disputes and the strategic interests of the involved parties.

China and Taiwan were divided during a civil war in the 1940s, but Beijing has always maintained that the island should at some point be reclaimed. Beijing has described the newly re-elected government in Taipei as separatists, while refusing to rule out the use of force to bring it back into China’s direct orbit, making it arguably "the most dangerous place on Earth"... 

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