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2025.07.14 06:42 GMT+8

Western Maps, Chinese Claims

Updated 2025.07.14 06:42 GMT+8
CGTN

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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