Territorial disputes simmer in areas of South China Sea

Journal Article · Mon Jul 13 00:00:00 EDT 1992 · Oil and Gas Journal; (United States)

OSTI ID:7205085

This paper reports that China's award of an exploration cooperation contact in the Nansha area of the South China Sea has revived territorial disputes in the area centering ton the Spratly and Paracel islands. The key dispute is between China and Viet Nam, which earlier engaged in military action over ownership of the islands, believed to have world class potential for hydrocarbon discoveries. Those two nations, as well as Brunei, Malaysia, Philippines, and Taiwan, lay claim to overlapping boundaries of the Spratly Islands. Separately, China and Viet Nam dispute territorial claims in the Paracels. Tensions continue to mount, and regional governments are trying to negotiate compromises to avoid a repeat of warfare.

• OSTI ID: 7205085
• Journal Information: Oil and Gas Journal; (United States), Journal Name: Oil and Gas Journal; (United States) Vol. 90:28; ISSN OIGJA; ISSN 0030-1388
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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