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by Jessica Yu ![]() While presidential elections and Pokemon Go make headlines in the Western Hemisphere, a hostile sea dispute across the globe in Southeast Asia has raised growing concern in the Eastern Hemisphere. In recent days, tension has immensely increased among several Asian countries over the islands and waters near Indonesia and the Philippines. Countries such as China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Brunei, the Philippines, and Malaysia have all made claims over these islands using history and evidence to justify their dispute. The desire to control trading posts in the sea and have access to raw resources have attracted these East Asian countries. Increased militarization in these areas have led many to worry about a future battle between the Asian powers. Conferences to negotiate these borders have been largely
unsuccessful while the status of the disputed islands continues to remain unknown. A large portion of the disputed territory has been claimed by China, who use historical maps to prove their original authority. They have aggressively attacked other countries, such as Vietnam, in order to take control. The rise of nationalism in China has contributed to their bellicosity and violent actions. China has already been accused of violating the sovereign rights of the Philippines while trying to advance their agenda, and will continue to do so until they have their territory. They have often been blamed for the increase of violence in the disputes, and are often viewed as the common enemy by other countries. No matter which country gains control over the disputed lands, the bitter rivalry will probably never disappear. The world continues to watch nervously as the capricious conditions of the South China sea unfold.
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