Scuffle in the South China Sea #35

Jane's also says China has deployed antiship missiles to the disputed South China Sea islands.

China's 'nine dashed line' is the basis of its claims to the South China Sea.

Taiwan has started pushing its own claims to the South China Sea.

Taiwan is reaching out to the Philippines and the international tribunal to come visit the disputed islands.

The recent deal between America and Philippines is heavy on the air power support, but light on naval.

Is China trying to undermine Indonesia's aspirations with respect to the South China Sea?

The US may not allow China to participate in RIMPAC due to China's actions in the South China Sea.

Here's The Economist's take on the South China Sea conflict.