CHINA is flexing its muscles in the South China Sea and holds the upper hand in the dispute due to its control over strategic islands, India media has warned.
The sea has been at the centre of conflict between nations for centuries, with tensions escalating in recent years. While Beijing's rivals including Vietnam, Taiwan, Malaysia, the Philippines and Brunei all lay claims to the troubled waters, the Chinese operate from a unique position of strength.The Economic Times, a Mumbai-based newspaper, has warned:"The South China Sea has been a bargaining chip in China's pocket since the beginning of its rise in the global order.
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