Pakistan, Aug. 21 -- Among the many sea routes, the South China Sea holds tremendous economic importance. It accounts for nearly one-third of the world's maritime shipping. This trade is estimated to be worth over USD $3 trillion. It is also believed that natural gas and oil reserves are also beneath the seabed.

The South China Sea, nevertheless, has immense geostrategic importance. However, China and the US are scuffling over this territory. On August 17, a US Navy aircraft carrier conducted exercises in the region that did compel Beijing to raise its eyebrows. Furthermore, these exercises are also termed to be the world's largest maritime military exercise to date. During the days leading to these exercises, US President Trump toughene...