Q&A What is the South China Sea dispute? Show Hide Control of the South China Sea is one of the most contentious and explosive diplomatic issues in East Asia. The South China Sea is dotted with small reefs and islands, and parts of it are claimed by a host of south-east Asian neighbours. Before joining the Trump administration, former White House strategist Steve Bannon described the South China Sea as one of the most dangerous international flashpoints. “We’re going to war in the South China Sea in five to 10 years,” he said in March 2016.

Source: The Guardian December 15, 2017 03:45 UTC