The South China Sea  can be called a huge global crossroads, and that name is fitting because about a third of the world's trade passes through it. It is one of the richest fishing grounds in the world, but it is also rich in resources such as oil and gas . This is precisely why it has become one of the most disputed areas in the world. There is a problem because several countries, namely China , Vietnam , Philippines , Malaysia , Brunei and Taiwan have the same claim to the