Opinion

‘Routine’ Chinese map update does little to ease South China Sea tensions

Publication of new map raises questions over whether it is an attempt to maintain status quo or a calculated provocation

Revision: A new map released by the Chinese government shows the South China Sea with nine-dash line claims under Chinese territory and a new line next to Taiwan.
Revision: A new map released by the Chinese government shows the South China Sea with nine-dash line claims under Chinese territory and a new line next to Taiwan.Photo: AP/SCANPIX
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Published 6 September 2023, 20:02Updated 6 September 2023, 20:02