The South China Sea War (Part 4 of 5)
The situation in the Parcel Islands continues to deteriorate. Fire has been exchanged between Chinese and Japanese and Korean naval vessels with each side blaming each other for beginning the hostilities. The Chinese are still refusing to disclose the reason for their seizing and fortifying the islands and have insisted on remaining there. In fact, they have dispatched a large occupation force to garrison the island. The countries around the region, have decided to impose a blockade around the island. (Released December 2004).