South China Sea Disputes and Strategies

The video discusses the strategic and resource-rich South China Sea, focusing on China's construction of man-made islands and military bases, particularly on Fiery Cross Island. It highlights the territorial disputes involving China, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Malaysia, and China's historical claims marked by the nine-dash line. The US's involvement in defending international waters and China's Cabbage Strategy are also covered. The video concludes with the escalating tensions and legal rulings, emphasizing the complex geopolitical situation.

What is the primary purpose of the man-made islands built by China in the South China Sea?

• To establish military bases

• To develop residential areas

• To promote tourism

• To create new fishing zones

Why is the South China Sea considered strategically important?

• It has significant natural resources and is a key shipping route

• It is a major tourist destination

• It is a hub for international diplomacy

• It is a popular fishing area

What is the basis for most countries' territorial claims in the South China Sea?

• Cultural heritage

• Historical naval expeditions

• The UN Law of the Seas

• Military presence

What is the 'nine-dash line'?

• An international trade agreement

• A military strategy

• A historical claim by China

• A new shipping route

Which countries claim the Spratly Islands?

• The Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Japan

• Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, and Brunei

• China, Japan, South Korea, and Indonesia

• China, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Malaysia

What strategy does China use to increase control over contested islands?

• The Bamboo Strategy

• The Dragon Strategy

• The Cabbage Strategy

• The Lotus Strategy

How has the United States responded to China's actions in the South China Sea?

• By patrolling international waters

• By increasing trade with China

• By establishing its own islands

• By withdrawing from the region

What was the outcome of the 2016 international court ruling regarding the South China Sea?

• It favored China

• It favored the Philippines

• It was postponed

• It was inconclusive

What potential action by China could escalate tensions in the South China Sea?

• Reducing military presence

• Declaring an air identification zone

• Building more hotels

• Opening new trade routes

What is the current status of the disputes in the South China Sea?

• They have been resolved peacefully

• They remain in legal and diplomatic realms

• They have escalated into full-scale war

• They are ignored by the international community