The Militarization of the South China Sea

Tensions between the U.S. and China have been steadily escalating on a range of issues, but there’s one place where a clash of superpowers would be most likely to happen: the South China Sea. Even with a new U.S. president, the disagreements that led to this moment won’t be easy to resolve. So how did this body of water become a major flashpoint in U.S.-China relations? #China #Asia #BloombergQuicktake -------- As China is investing in and developing projects across the world, China+ takes a look at how are those moving forward and if they are on course to deliver China's goal of becoming the primary global power by 2049. Episodes cover global trade, geopolitical and ethnic tensions, economic developments and policies and U.S.-China relations. Check it out:    • China+   Like this video? Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_... Become a Quicktake Member for exclusive perks: http://www.youtube.com/bloomberg/join QuickTake Originals is Bloomberg's official premium video channel. We bring you insights and analysis from business, science, and technology experts who are shaping our future. We’re home to Hello World, Giant Leap, Storylines, and the series powering CityLab, Bloomberg Businessweek, Bloomberg Green, and much more. Subscribe for business news, but not as you've known it: exclusive interviews, fascinating profiles, data-driven analysis, and the latest in tech innovation from around the world. Visit our partner channel QuickTake News for breaking global news and insight in an instant.