Economies are ranked on their ease of doing business. A high ranking on the ease of doing business index means the regulatory environment is more conducive to the starting and operation of a local firm.
China has harassed ships and told oil firms to stop drilling in the South China Sea. But the region could see an energy bonanza, if everyone could get along.
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