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Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles said Australia would continue to exercise its right to pass through the South China Sea despite opposition from China. The South China Sea is one of the most disputed areas in the world. Most are claimed by China, but neighboring countries and the US oppose it. The sea is an important gateway for world shipping. The waters are reported to contain large, undiscovered oil and gas reserves, which analysts say are “a factor that exacerbates maritime and territorial disputes.” The South China Sea is bordered by Brunei, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan,...
