China’s Malacca Straits Conundrum

In common with other East Asian states such as Japan and the Republic of Korea, China lacks oil and gas resources in its  own territory. There may be some reserves available in the South China Sea but  it is far from clear what level of reserves, if any, that there will be, as well  as which of various states making claim to the region will be proven to be  legally permitted to exploit them.

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