Chinese Land Reclamation in the South China Sea Implications and Policy Options

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Foreign Affairs Division

Contributor:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. American Law Division

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Construction industry.

Coral reefs and islands.

Diplomatic and consular service.

Asia.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[United States] [publisher not identified] 2015

Summary:

Provides background on extensive Chinese reclamation and construction on several reefs in the Spratly Island chain in the South China Sea, which have raised a variety of concerns in the U.S. and Asia. Assesses legal, military/operational, and diplomatic implications of the reclamation and construction activity. Surveys U.S. and Chinese statements on the situation, provides history of reclamation activity by other nations including the U.S. and other South China Sea claimants, and discusses U.S. strategy and potential options for U.S. policymakers

Notes:

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Microfiche version Library of Congress. Foreign Affairs Division. Chinese Land Reclamation in the South China Sea

Publisher Number:

CRS-2015-FDT-0436

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