5 Countries, Taiwan Reject China’s New ‘10-Dash Line’ Map

Beijing published the map ahead of the G20 summit in India scheduled for Sept. 9–10.

An airstrip made by China is seen beside structures and buildings at the man-made island on Mischief Reef in the Spratlys group of islands, in the South China Sea, on March 20, 2022. Aaron Favila/AP Photo

At least five neighboring countries and Taiwan have objected to China’s new “standard” national map, which features a “10-dash line” instead of the previous nine dashes used to stake claims on the South China Sea.

The revised map, published by China’s Ministry of Natural Resources on Aug. 28, showcases China’s extensive claims in the disputed South China Sea, with an additional dash to the east of self-ruled democratic Taiwan.