Effect of China’s Enhanced Supremacy in South-China Sea

China has been staking claim to most of the South-China Sea and has disputes with its neighbors on the control of Paracel and Spratly Islands crucial for determination of the exclusive economic zone of the littoral states. Government keeps a constant watch on all development concerning our national security and commercial interests and takes all necessary measures to safeguard them in accordance with the prevailing security situations and strategic considerations. This information was given by Minister of Defence Shri AK Antony in written reply to Shri Balbir punj in Rajya Sabha today. HH/RK (Release ID :83398)