China Tightens Grip Over Disputed Waters

The video discusses the ongoing territorial disputes in the South China Sea, where multiple nations, including China, claim rights over fishing and mineral resources. China is asserting its authority through Coast Guard patrols, leading to tensions with neighboring countries like the Philippines, Indonesia, and Vietnam. These nations have varied responses based on their diplomatic relations with China, with some being more confrontational than others.

What role do fishing and mineral rights play in the disputes in the South China Sea?

How do the relationships between China and Southeast Asian nations affect their reactions to territorial disputes?