The Naval Balance Of Power In The South China Sea

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The Naval Balance Of Power: The South China Sea -- The Geopolitical And Conflict Report

The South China Sea is an important area in the maritime world of today. Many important trade routes run through this sea. The most important trade routes are the ones that supply the economies of China, Japan and Taiwan of essential raw materials. Other trade routes in the area support the distribution and export of finished products to and from markets in the European Union, the Middle East and India. Apart from these trade routes the South China Sea also possesses important reserves of crude oil and gas that are especially important to China in relation to the sustainment of its economy in the future.

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My Comment: If (in the future) there should ever be a serious naval conflict, the South China Seas could be one of those flashpoints. This posting from the Geopolitical And Conflict Report website is a good summary on the non-U.S. players that are involved.