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Describe the economic, maritime and strategic interests of India in South China Sea.

  • UPSC 2020
  • Political Aspects

Trade exposure is the primary stake — goods worth roughly US$200 billion a year, and about 55% of India's trade with the Indo-Pacific, move through these waters; the sea carries some one-third of global shipping, so disruption prices India's imports before it touches anyone's sovereignty.

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  • Economic interests
  • Maritime interests
  • Strategic interests
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