re: #369 Unakite

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Such small and remote islands have little economic value in themselves, but are important in establishing international boundaries. There are no native islanders but there are rich fishing grounds and initial surveys indicate the islands may contain significant oil and gas.

We can handcuff ourselves all we want. The Chinese will explore for oil.

An estimated 17.7 billion tons of oil and natural gas is not of little economic value. This is estimated to be the 4th largest reserve bed in the world.