Challenges Swirl Around Beijing’s Control of South China Sea

Challenges Swirl Around Beijing’s Control of South China Sea
Activists hold placards during a protest in front of the Chinese Consular Office in Manila on June 11, 2018. Noel Celsis/AFP/Getty Images
Daniel Holl
Daniel Holl
China reporter
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The Chinese regime’s claim of sovereignty over the South China Sea (SCS) is met with new challenges. Both Vietnam and the United Kingdom are making moves for greater influence in the body of water as China has amped up aggressive moves to defend its claims in recent years.

The United Kingdom’s Defense Secretary, Gavin Williamson, told The Telegraph Dec. 30, 2018, that he believes after Brexit happens, the country will have a stronger global influence. He has suggested building a military base in the SCS region.
Daniel Holl
Daniel Holl
China reporter
Daniel Holl is a Sacramento, California-based reporter, specializing in China-related topics. He moved to China alone and stayed there for almost seven years, learning the language and culture. He is fluent in Mandarin Chinese.
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