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Disputed areas and competitors (against China? With Indian backing?) in South China Sea. US DoD map as at 2010. China's activities timeline 2009-2012. Click to enlarge.
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The Hindu wrote this article 'In South China Sea, a surprise Chinese escort for Indian ships' last month, June 14, 2012. The issues are as relevant as ever:
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Are Indian ship visits to countries in the South China Sea a subtle way for India to support Northeast and Southeast Asian countries against China?
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Is India looking for joint ventures to exploit South China Sea resources?
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Or does India have strategic objectives - perhaps a loose
alliance with regional countries to balance against China or even surround
China?
