In Pics: All the countries with which China is in a territorial dispute
Taiwan
China lays claim to the entire region of Taiwan. It looks to reunify it with the mainland in future by force if needed. It has been regularly showing its power in the region in different ways.
The Philippines
In order to lay claim on whole of South China Sea, Chinese have been sending warships and other vessel near Scarborough Reef and the Spratly Islands, which both countries claim.
Vietnam
China has been indulging in face-to-face confrontations with Vietnam in South China Sea. As both claim the Paracel Islands, Spratly Islands and other areas in South China Sea, there have been instances of sinking of shipping boats.
Japan
China is also contesting in East China Sea with Japan over the Senkaku Islands (or Diaoyu Islands) and Ryukyu Islands. They both lay conflicting claims and have been sending vessels to safeguard their ‘sovereignty’.
Nepal
Chinese also have border issues with Nepal. The Asian giant has allegedly annexed Rui village in Nepal as it claims it to be a part of Tibet.
Bhutan
Bhutan has a unique two-round electoral system
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