Disputes - international: involved in complex dispute over the Spratly

Islands with China, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam, and possibly

Brunei; Paracel Islands occupied by China, but claimed by Vietnam and

Taiwan; Japanese-administered Senkaku-shoto (Senkaku Islands/Diaoyu

Tai) claimed by China and Taiwan

Illicit drugs: considered an important heroin transit point; major

problem with domestic consumption of methamphetamines and heroin

The 1997 CIA World Factbook · 第 126 / 126 段