The Disputes of South China Sea From International Law Perspective

South China Sea issues is motivated by three (3) strategic factor, namely political, economic and strategic. Three of these factors is the primary motive for the Claimant States to strive for their rights in the South China Sea. Which became the object of dispute of the parties in the South China Sea focused on two (2) major islands, namely the Spratly and Paracel. The States claimants to the Spratly Islands are Brunei, China, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Vietnam. Taiwan and Vietnam also claim ownership of the Paracel Islands which are under the control of China since 1974.