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The 58 pages that link to South China Sea, each with the reason it gives.

• Hong KongNarrower topic: Hong Kong's coast and harbor open directly onto this major maritime route.

• Strait of MalaccaNarrower topic: The strait connects the Indian Ocean’s approaches to this major Pacific sea.

• GuangdongNarrower topic: The sea defines Guangdong’s southern coast and connects its ports to regional trade.

• Gulf of TonkinNarrower topic: The Gulf of Tonkin is a northwestern extension of this larger sea.

• HainanNarrower topic: Hainan lies at the sea’s northern edge, near major regional routes.

• Gulf of ThailandNarrower topic: The Gulf of Thailand forms a northwestern extension of this larger sea.

• Spratly IslandsNarrower topic: The Spratlys lie within this sea, whose surrounding states contest maritime rights.

• Nine-dash lineNarrower topic: The line is drawn across this sea and its island groups.

• Paracel IslandsNarrower topic: The Paracels sit in this contested sea and help frame its maritime disputes.

• Hong Kong IslandNarrower topic: Hong Kong Island lies near the sea’s northern edge, beyond its southern coastline.

• Luzon StraitNarrower topic: The strait’s southern waters open directly into this sea.

• Qiongzhou StraitNarrower topic: The strait’s eastern outlet leads into this larger sea.

• Da NangNarrower topic: Da Nang faces this sea along Vietnam’s central coast.

• HaikouNarrower topic: Haikou faces this sea through Hainan’s northern coastal waters.

• Lantau IslandNarrower topic: Lantau sits near the sea’s northeastern edge, where maritime geography shaped Hong Kong’s development.

• Leizhou PeninsulaNarrower topic: The peninsula projects into this sea and separates it from the Gulf of Tonkin.

• Scarborough ShoalNarrower topic: The shoal lies within this strategically contested sea.

• Riau ArchipelagoNarrower topic: The archipelago lies at this sea’s southern edge.

• SanyaNarrower topic: Its waters form the maritime setting for Sanya’s southern coastline.

• TerengganuNarrower topic: The sea shapes Terengganu’s fisheries, monsoon exposure, and maritime links.

• Territorial disputes in the South China SeaNarrower topic: Its geography concentrates overlapping claims, shipping routes, and competition for marine resources.

• Vũng TàuNarrower topic: Vũng Tàu’s peninsula projects into this sea, shaping its coastline and maritime economy.

• Wanshan ArchipelagoNarrower topic: The Wanshan islands occupy its northern waters off Guangdong.

• Đồng HớiNarrower topic: Đồng Hới faces this sea along Vietnam’s central coast.

• Great Wall of SandNarrower topic: The reclamation campaign unfolded within this contested maritime region.

• Pratas IslandNarrower topic: Pratas Island lies in its northern waters.

• Zheng Yi SaoNarrower topic: Its coastlines and trade routes shaped the fleet’s operating terrain.