Control of the __________ Islands in the South China Sea is a source of conflict among several countries.

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The Spratly Islands, located in the South China Sea, are claimed in whole or in part by several countries including China, Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, and Taiwan. Control of the islands and the surrounding waters is a source of conflict among these countries. Macau is a special administrative region of China, the Malvinas (also known as the Falkland Islands) are a disputed territory in the South Atlantic Ocean, and East Timor is located in the Timor Sea.