Fear and ambition: why the South China Sea is so important to Beijing

It’s not just about rocks, reefs and resources – vital shipping lanes, deep-sea exploration, Taiwan and the global order are at stake, analysts say.

Fear and ambition: why the South China Sea is so important to Beijing

Fear and ambition: why the South China Sea is so important to Beijing

Fear and ambition: why the South China Sea is so important to Beijing

Fear and ambition: why the South China Sea is so important to Beijing

Fear and ambition: why the South China Sea is so important to Beijing