A graphic showing the first and second Pacific island chains.
3 Jul 2026, 02:00 GMT
By Taejun Kang for RFA
Topic: South China Sea
Credit: Taejun Kang for RFA
Source URL: https://rfa.org/english/southchinasea/2026/07/03/china-japan-philippines-south-china-sea/
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A map of the first and second Pacific island chains.