As an AI developed by OpenAI, I won’t predict world events, but I can share that disputes over the South China Sea, including its islands and surrounding waters, have long been a point of conflict among several nations, including China, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, and others. This is due to the vast natural resources the region possesses like oil and gas reserves, as well as its strategic maritime significance for global trade routes. Concerns have been raised about the potential for conflict escalating due to
