China Philippines' Confrontations in the South China Sea on Second Thomas Shoal

The South China Sea, a key hub of geopolitics and global trade valued at $3.4 trillion annually, is a major flashpoint between China, with its ambiguous 'nine-dash line', and the Philippines, symbolized by its garrisoned Sierra Madre vessel on the Second Thomas Shoal. As China asserts dominance with large 'optical warfare' coast guard vessels and the Philippines leans on a US-Philippine Mutual Defense Treaty, the 2016 Hague ruling challenging China's claims adds a legal dimension. With the US Navy ensuring open waters and historical confrontations reminiscent of Thucydides' Athens-Sparta analysis, diplomatic efforts are crucial to navigate this geopolitical chessboard and ensure peace. Like, comment, and subscribe for more in-depth coverage of global economies and geopolitics. Watch complete video and do not forget to visit our channel for more interesting videos.

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