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What is South China sea conflict all about?
What is the US role in the conflict?
The US plays a role in the conflict by providing military and diplomatic support to its allies in the region, including the Philippines and Vietnam, who are both opposed to China's claims. The US also conducts freedom of navigation operations in the South China Sea to assert the right to navigate international waters. China sees this as a provocative move and has criticized the US for interfering in regional affairs.