The South China Sea Dispute involves which of the following countries?

1. China
2. Vietnam
3. Malaysia
4. Indonesia

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1 and 4

1 and 2 only

1, 2 and 3

2, 3 and 4

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UPSC CDS-1 – 2019

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The South China Sea dispute involves complex territorial and maritime claims among several countries bordering the sea. The primary claimants to islands (such as the Spratly Islands and Paracel Islands) and maritime zones include China (mainland), Taiwan, Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Brunei. Indonesia is involved in disputes with China over fishing rights in its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) that overlaps with China’s expansive nine-dash line claim, although Indonesia is not typically listed as a claimant to the islands themselves. Among the options provided, the set including China (1), Vietnam (2), and Malaysia (3) represents some of the key countries directly involved in the territorial dispute over islands and maritime claims.

– Key claimants in the South China Sea territorial disputes include China, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, and Taiwan.
– Indonesia is involved in maritime disputes with China regarding its EEZ.

The dispute centers on sovereignty over islands and rocks, historical rights, and rights to resources within the sea, leading to significant geopolitical tensions. The Nine-Dash Line used by China to assert its claims is a major point of contention.

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