1. In High Seas, China Moves Unilaterally.
- Author
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PERLEZ, JANE, BRADSHER, KEITH, Ives, Mike, Shear, Michael D., and Bree Feng
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BOUNDARY disputes , *UNDERWATER drilling , *NATURAL gas laws , *INTERNATIONAL arbitration , *ECONOMIC development - Abstract
The article reports on the development of oil and gas field with deepwater drilling rig from China to Vietnam. It highlights the military conflicts of both countries due to territory that threatens their economic development. It also notes that the defense treaty of the U.S. supports the effort of the Philippines to pursue international arbitration to resolve the maritime dispute in both nations.
- Published
- 2014