Vikram Singh on the South China Sea

October 24, 2018 00:09:03
Vikram Singh on the South China Sea
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Vikram Singh on the South China Sea

Oct 24 2018 | 00:09:03

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Show Notes

With trillions in goods moving through the South China Sea annually, it’s arguably the most important shipping lane on the planet, says Vikram Singh. While China says that it wants to keep the sea free and open for trade, most worryingly for the United States, Beijing has claimed it can deny access to military vessels, challenging the U.S.’ ability to maintain a balance of power in the region.  

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