On the recordJuly 6, 2016
the stakes are huge. Trillions of dollars of commercial sea traffic and products pass through the South China Sea every single year.
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congress.govEditor's note · Context
Emphasizing the economic importance of the South China Sea amid international maritime disputes.
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