Artificial Chinese Islands in the South China Sea
To: President Joe Biden From: USFP Group 1 Foreign Policy Re: The Biden Administration Issue: Artificial Chinese Islands in the South China Sea Executive Summary China’s continued claims over the South China Sea have threatened the diplomatic, economic, and military sovereignty of the surrounding nations, and as such has threatened the global supply to many goods that pass through this region. The United States has continued to deny these territorial claims as they are against international law, but there have limited results from previous actions taken. It is recommended that United States continue to build a case within international systems against Chinese claims and to encourage relationships with nations in the immediate region. Analysis Since about 2014, Chinese officials have been giving the greenlight to and supplying resources to build artificial islands within the South China Sea. These land masses were created by dredging and building up soil, sand, and rocks to create new m...