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Why global tensions are rising in the South China Sea amid recent clashes

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71% Informative

Nearly a quarter of global maritime trade goes through the South China Sea .

In recent years , it's become the site of clashes between Chinese coast guard ships and Philippine vessels.

John Yang speaks with Andrew Chubb , Asia Society fellow and senior lecturer at Lancaster University , for more.

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78

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79

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78

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formal

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English

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45

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not offensive

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not hateful

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short-lived

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