Nine-Dash Line & South China Sea Dispute 🌏

9 Dash Line for NDA 2026 and CDS 2026 Entrance Exam Preparation | Nine-Dash Line Explained for NDA/CDS 2026: China's South China Sea Claim & UNCLOS Conflict

This video @thewinningedgedefenceplus explains the concept of the "Nine-Dash Line," a critical geopolitical issue in the South China Sea, which is relevant for the General Knowledge and Current Affairs sections of the NDA and CDS entrance exams.

Key Concepts Explained:

- South China Sea (SCS) Importance: The SCS is a vital waterway in Southeast Asia, connecting the Indian and Pacific Oceans and forming an important part of the Malacca Straits trade route [00:00].

- Nine-Dash Line Definition: It is a line drawn by China claiming approximately 90% of the South China Sea as its sovereign territory [00:32, 01:01].

- Conflict with UNCLOS: China's claim directly violates the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), which grants a country exclusive economic zone rights up to 200 nautical miles from its coastline [00:17].

- Neighboring Countries: The line conflicts with the claims of countries like Vietnam, Malaysia, and the Philippines [00:10, 00:43].

- Escalation: To further solidify its claim, China has established artificial islands (like the Spratly Islands) in the SCS, escalating the conflict [00:55].

- Conclusion: The Nine-Dash Line is a boundary drawn by China in the South China Sea to assert its territorial claims [01:08].