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Spratly Islands: The Tide of Trouble Rises

Mar 31, 2004 | 23:59 GMT

Summary

Competition over the disputed Spratly Islands has not diminished in recent months despite diplomatic efforts aimed at preventing conflict in the South China Sea. The potential for the contested archipelago to become a flashpoint is likely to increase as China's naval strength and its appetite for foreign oil increases.

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