As Covid Occupies Its Rivals, China Rattles Its Sabres in South China Sea

Ridzwan Rahmat, Principal Defence Analyst, Jane's by IHS Markit

27-Apr-20 08:45

As Covid Occupies Its Rivals, China Rattles Its Sabres in South China Sea

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The presence of China’s warships in the resource-rich South China Sea is increasingly cause for concern, more so with the absence of America from its waters. Ridzwan Rahmat, Principal Defence Analyst, Jane's by IHS Markit, discusses.

Produced by: Maryam Maznorzuhairi

Presented by: Roshan Kanesan, Noelle Lim, Khoo Hsu Chuang

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Tags: Covid-19, coronavirus, pandemic, maritime, ship, boat, Petronas, South China Sea, China, Vietnam, Asean, US,

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