Why China is building islands in the South

China Sea
1. Why is China building islands there?

2. Why is the South China sea important from a geopolitical perspective?

3. Which countries claim rights over it?

4. What does international law say?

5. Why are the Spratly islands relevant?

6. What is the US perspective on the matter?

7. What is China's perspective on the US perspective on the matter?

8. What is the Cabbage strategy?

9. Which countries are in tension with China in this region?

10. What is an air identification zone?

11. Are China’s intentions militaristic?

12. What is Steve Bannon's opinion about the conflict?

13. What did the Permanent Court of Arbitration say in 2016 about Philippines vs. China?

14. How did China react?

15. How did the US react to China's reaction?

16. Will we see a war in the South China sea in the next 10 years?