Tensions Escalate in The South China Sea: Why China Build Islands to Claim The Sea - TLDR News

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For years tensions have been escalating in the South China sea, with China trying to use the waters to exert greater influence over the region. However, China's tactic of building new islands and general Chinese controversy has caused the issue to bubble over recently. In this video, we explain the historic issues, what China wants and why this suddenly became an even bigger issue.


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