The South China Sea, which is believed to be rich in oil and gas, is claimed in whole or in part by China and several other nations.

这被认为是丰富的石油和天然气，中国南海，声称中国和其他几个国家的全部或部分。

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Demark says it's planning to lay claim to a large area of the Arctic seabed including the North Pole, a region thought to be rich in oil and gas.

丹麦表示，他们正计划对北极圈海床大范围地区宣示主权，包括北极点在内。据称，北极海底蕴藏着非常丰富的石油和天然气。

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Denmark says it's planning to lay claim to a large area of the Arctic seabed including the North Pole, a region thought to be rich in oil and gas.

丹麦表示，他们计划对北极圈海床大范围地区提出主权要求，包括北极点在内，据称此处石油和天然气丰富。

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