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China, Japan, Philippines
East of Taiwan
June 4, 2026
"China has protested the maritime border negotiations between Japan and the Philippines. Beijing claims the area east of Taiwan falls under its own exclusive economic zone and continental shelf rights. The talks follow a summit between Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr."
Author: Robert D. Kaplan
Robert Kaplan provides a profound geopolitical analysis of the South China Sea, explaining how maritime boundaries and territorial disputes are central to the power struggle between China and its neighbors, which is essential for understanding the current tensions involving the Philippines and Japan.