Why is the South China Sea important to South and East Asia?
The South China Sea is rich in marine life. Contributing to this abundance are the extensive runoff of nutrient-laden waters from land and the upwellings of water in certain areas of the sea. The sea is heavily fished, however, and is the main source of animal protein for the densely populated Southeast Asian area.
What is special about South China Sea?
Does China have any countries it has invaded?
Since the formation of the People’s Republic of China, the following are some of the countries that China have invaded. Although disputed, it is believed that China has never occupied any of the countries it invaded. Technically, Manchukuo wasn’t a legitimate country but still, China has made claims of all of its territory.
What areas of China did the People’s Republic of China annex?
The island Hainan was annexed from the Republic of China at the cost of many thousands Chinese lives. 19 May 1950, the largest archipelago of China – Zhoushan, was fully under control of PLA. 23 May 1951, area of Tibet Autonomous Region was claimed as an annex to the People’s Republic of China.
How can Taiwan defend itself against China?
With thousands of surface-to-air missiles and anti-aircraft guns, Taiwan could inflict heavy losses on the Chinese invasion force before it reached the main island. Taiwan’s military has fortified defenses around key landing points and regularly conducts drills to repel Chinese forces arriving by sea and from the air.
Is the Republic of China (ROC) a country?
The Republic of China (ROC) government on Taiwan does not recognize the PRC’s territorial changes to the 1947 ROC constitution (although amended in 1991 to include the ROC’s free area ). 1 October 1949, the People’s Republic of China is proclaimed by Mao Zedong (ruled from 1949 until 1976) at Tiananmen in Beijing.