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Western Maps, Chinese Claims

CGTN

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Long before today's disputes, Western-published maps acknowledged China's historical rights in the South China Sea. A 1990s example—printed in the United States—labeled the Nansha and Xisha Islands in Chinese pinyin, reflecting recognition of the region as part of China's territory.

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