1. Introduction to South China Sea

The South China Sea is one of China's territorial waters, which lies between Chinese mainland, the Philippines, Viet Nam, Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia. The South China Sea is an important territorial sea of China, which has attracted much attention because of its rich resources and important sea passages.

2. Disputes between China and five ASEAN countries in the South China Sea.

There is a dispute between China and the five ASEAN countries on the division of the South China Sea. China believes that most of the South China Sea belongs to China, while the five ASEAN countries regard the South China Sea as territorial waters. This difference has led to the long-term tension in the South China Sea issue. At present, China and the five ASEAN countries are resolving the South China Sea dispute through dialogue and consultation.

3. The South China Sea is rich in resources

The South China Sea is rich in oil, natural gas, fishery and marine biological resources. It is estimated that the oil and gas reserves in the South China Sea account for about13 of the global total reserves, and it is also one of the most concentrated pearl breeding bases in the world. These natural resources contain unlimited business opportunities, but they are also the main cause of disputes in the South China Sea.

4. Important navigation channels in the South China Sea

The South China Sea is an important international sea passage. All goods from China, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan Province Province to Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore and India need to pass through the sea passage in the South China Sea. The waterway safety in the South China Sea is related to the economic interests and safety of all countries in the world, so the waterway problem in the South China Sea has also become one of the important aspects of disputes in the South China Sea.

5. The challenge of solving the South China Sea issue

Despite the long-term dialogue and consultation between China and the five ASEAN countries, there are still many challenges in resolving the South China Sea issue. In addition to territorial division and resource development disputes, there are also political, security and environmental issues that need to be properly handled. Resolving the South China Sea issue requires the joint efforts of all parties to promote regional peace and stability.

The South China Sea issue is one of the most concerned security hotspots in Southeast Asia, and it is also one of the global hot issues. In the process of solving the South China Sea issue, all parties need to work together, uphold the concept of peace, justice, cooperation and guidance, advocate the spirit of openness, tolerance, mutual benefit and win-win, and strengthen communication, mutual trust and cooperation. Only through dialogue, consultation and cooperation can disputes in the South China Sea be finally resolved and long-term stability in the South China Sea be achieved.