How the Philippines & Vietnam are pushing back in the South China Sea | Mapped Out

China's push to dominate the South China Sea is sparking tension with Vietnam and the Philippines. Their responses are very different: the Philippines are seeking US support and seem caught up in the US-China rivalry. Vietnam is quietly copying China’s playbook while balancing the superpowers. Which approach works better in the South China Sea? Chapters: 00:00 South China Sea: the most disputed waters 01:54 The strategic importance of the Spratly Islands 03:20 China’s claims in the South China Sea 06:57 Philippines: pushing back with US support 11:02 Vietnam: quietly copying China DW Mapped out needs your help! What do you want to see more of? And what can we do better? Let us know by taking our quick survey (it takes less than 10 minutes!) 👉https://surveys.dw.com/c/tpk93nsv This will help us to create more of the content YOU love. Thank you! For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram:   / dwnews   ►TikTok:   / dwnews   ►Facebook:   / deutschewellenews   ►Twitter:   / dwnews   Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie:    / dwdeutsch   Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutsche... #MappedOut #China #SouthChinaSea