In south China sea, a dispute over energy

http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia-pacific/in-south-china-sea-a-dispute-over-energy/2011/09/07/gIQA0PrQaK_story.html

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-13748349

Another example of China flexing a lil muscle. Expanding her influence in the region.

As chinas demand for oil and natural gas increases as predicted in this article. Double for oil and quadruple fir natural gas. You can guarantee that china will take a much more aggressive Stance in the south china sea. With the exception of Japan no one in the region can come close to handling the Chinese navy in a confrontation. The Chinese are also very well prepared for amphibious operations. If taking a few islands become necessary. Ive also wondered if they will eventually find a way to muscle into the arctic resources. Butt heads with russia perhaps.