9 Reasons Why China Wanted the West Philippine Sea Badly

by Intel Guru

China continued to strain its relationship with other claimant countries in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) and marred its reputation and credibility by challenging the rule of law. China recently lost in the arbitrary case filed by the Philippines against the giant nation.

Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative/CSISMischief Reef, January 19, 2015.

Many powerful nations lead by the United States has sought to uphold freedom of navigation in the hotly contested sea. They also vouch to support other nations in Southeast Asia like the Philippines and Vietnam, which have been affected by China’s assertive territorial claims.

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But China remains firm in their stance and has not shown signs of backing down from the region. Instead, it has increased its presence in the area by deploying the powerful South Sea Fleet in the region.

But why does China risk damaging their reputation and credibility and endangering their security? What do they see in this vast sea? Here are 9 reasons why China wanted the West Philippine Sea badly.

China's natural gas data Source: EIA; JTC

1. It holds 11 billion barrels of oil but China estimated it at 130 billion barrels of oil . China is importing 7.7 million barrels per day
2. It has 90 trillion cubic feet of natural gas deposit 
3. Produces at least 10 million tonnes of fish or 12 per cent of the global catch each year
4. Strategic location as it links the Indian and Pacific Ocean
5. Vital sea lane- 50% of the World's merchant ship pass through it. 25% of all traded goods and 25% of oil that travel by sea. There is a possibility that China will impose tax to ship passing in the region.
6. $5.3 trillion of trade passes here annually
7. Integral to China's nuclear submarine strategy 
8. Extension for their military bases
9. The vast sea is symbol of world supremacy and superpower status

The busiest shipping routes (green lines) and busiest ports (red blobs) in and around the South China Sea

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China’s Deadly South Sea Fleet is now in the South China Sea

by: Intel Guru

July 10, 2016

On Tuesday, July 12 this year, the verdict on the case filed by the Philippines at The Hague’s Permanent Court of Arbitration will be heard. Tensions are now on the rise, especially that China has been vocal with its strident refusal to abide by the ruling. Instead of decreasing the tension, China sent warships from the deadly South Sea Fleet. 

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This powerful fleet is composed of:

·         9^th Destroyer Flotilla – 4 destroyers

·         1^st Frigate Group – 4 Frigates

·         2^nd Destroyer Flotilla – 5 destroyers

·         17^th Frigate Group – 5 Frigates

·         18^th Frigate Group – 5 Frigates

·         2^nd Submarine Base

o   32^nd Submarine Flotilla – 6 Submarines; 2 Kilo-636M submarines

o   52^nd Submarine Flotila – 10 Submarines

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·         6^th Landing Ship Flotilla

o   2^nd Landing Ship Group -5 Landing Crafts

o   16^th Landing Ship Group – 6 Landing Crafts

o   17^th Landing Ship Group – 5 Landing Crafts

·         11^th Fast Craft Flotilla

o   2^nd Missile Corvette Group – 6 Missile Corvettes

·         84^th Submarine Chaser Group

o   8 Coastal Patrol Ships

·         4^th Landing Ship Group – 7 Landing Craft

·       

·         26^th Fast Craft Flotilla

o   10^th Minesweeper Group – 6 Minesweepers

o   Patrol Craft Group – 4 units

·         208^th Missile Group –

·         5^th Missile Corvette Group – 6 Missile Corvettes

·         2^nd Frigate Group – 4 Fast Frigates

·         81^st Submarine Chaser Group – 6 Coastal Patrol Craft

·         76^th Submarine Chaser Group – 6 Coastal Patrol Craft

·         Marine Corp 1^st Brigade

·         Marine Corp 164^th Brigade

These are the combat groups of the South Sea Fleet of China’s PLA Navy. Not included in the list are the support, service and reconnaissance group. The fleet is now in the South China Sea few days ahead before the Permanent Court of Arbitration will give its ruling. Experts predict a ruling in favor of the Philippines. China did not cooperate in the said case, nor submit any evidence of their territorial claim.

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The Chinese PLA Navy launched a massive live fire drill in the South China Sea few days before judgment day, starting July 5 to July 11. This comes days just a few weeks the U.S. steamed two battle groups with aircraft carriers off the coast of the Philippine Sea. Also, the Indian and Japanese Navy just visited the Philippines, showing their support of this nation with the weakest armed forces among progressing countries in South East Asia in terms of military assets.

The South China Sea and the West Philippine Sea have been host to several powerful navies in recent months. Is this an augury for sea hostilities to come?

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