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Please note for EBSCO articles you will need to access EBSCO via the Kircher Canvas course (Research page) prior to clicking this link. The article offers information on the complexity of the South China Sea disputes. Topics discussed include information on the China and Taiwan claim sovereignty over all of the Spratly features based on history, discovery and the usage; discussions on the government obligated and domestically pressured to defend the sovereignty of their national territory; and the information on the China-U.S. struggle for dominance in the South China Sea.

"The challenges for Australia as China and the US struggle for supremacy in Asia. In interviews with key players from the world of diplomacy and strategic affairs, the program explores how Australia is trying to balance two competing interests. Reporter, Peter Greste and a Four Corners team travelled to the South China Sea to investigate the rising tensions caused by China's rapid military expansion. As the standoff intensifies, the program examines the growing pressure on Australia to take sides."

Please note for EBSCO articles you will need to access EBSCO via the Kircher Canvas course (Research page) prior to clicking this link. The article discusses various aspects of an international contest over the South China Sea waterway as of 2016, and it mentions how the governments of Vietnam, China, Taiwan, Brunei, Malaysia, and the Philippines each claim ownership to land masses and portions of the Spratly Islands such as Flat Island and Fiery Cross Reef. The economic aspects of international trade involving the South China Sea are assessed, along with the presence of U.S. armed forces in the South China Sea region.

Eric Campbell reports from a conflict zone in the South China sea. In a world exclusive, Foreign Correspondent reports from the island dispute threatening war with China.

Various articles relating to political tensions in the South China Sea. Covers varying perspectives including actions taken by China, Indonesia, Australia, U.S etc.

This link is to a curated research guide on the South China Sea..

Collated information on South China Sea disputes. Including overview, Australia's involvement and various collated articles relevant to the topic.

Links to resources relating to China and South China Sea.

This article outlines the dispute and resolutions.

Short segment from the documentary " A World in Disarray". It looks at China and the conflict/tension relating to the South China Sea.

Short segment from 7:30 TV program. It outlines the causes, impacts and varying perspectives relating to the dispute.

Please note for EBSCO articles you will need to access EBSCO via the Kircher Canvas course (Research page) prior to clicking this link. This article focuses on the Spratlys Islands in the South China Sea, the center of dispute between China and Southeast Asia. The islands are being claimed by the People's Republic of China and Vietnam as well as by the Philippines, Brunei, and Malaysia. A discussion on the disputes that China had with the Philippines and Vietnam over Spratly islands is included. The author stresses the need for meaningful negotiation to find a peaceful political solution to the South China Sea conflict.

This link is to an information guide put together by the Council on Foreign Relations. It outlines the geographical area involved, causes, impacts, perspectives and resolutions/preventative measures.

This link takes you to a map of the disputed area of the South China Sea. It shows the differing claims/perspectives of the countries involved.

Short video that outlines the territorial dispute in the South China Sea.

ABC News search on South China Sea. It has a variety of radio and news relating to developments in the South China Sea dispute.