(multimedia) Could war games lead to real war in the South China Sea? The U.S. and Philippines are engaged in annual war game exercises.
But with a real conflict brewing for two weeks now between China and The Philippines over disputed territory, the threat has escalated. Stratfor explains the conflict.
“The Chinese Philippine standoff near a disputed atoll entered its second day April 11th. … More ships are en route to the scene, and the standoff continues.”
Tensions have been churning in the South China Sea for years now. The Los Angeles Times has the background, including why renewed tensions could escalate.
“The South China Sea has been at the center of long-running territorial disputes involving China, Malaysia, Vietnam, Brunei, Taiwan and the Philippines. The sea is vital for the fishing industries of nearby countries. Some speculate that it could also contain vast oil and natural gas reserves, but surveys have yet to show any large-scale deposits.”
Newsy has the full article
