My father led South China Sea oil exploration efforts in the early seventies.

Until China began invading various islands so he shifted to Indonesia. That's what thugs do: they destroy the process that creates wealth for all.  Usually in the name of the nation or the poor or the environment.  Either way, it's jackboots all the way down.

"China leading first China Sea oil exploration in decades"

http://www.the-american-interest.com/blog/2014/01/29/china-leads-first-oil-gas-exploration-in-south-china-sea-in-years/