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Originally Posted by Bobblehead
I can't believe it isn't a massive drain for France to try and maintain from thousands of miles away with marginal (if any) benefit. Outside of historical reasons, I can't see why France wouldn't be eager to cede control. If Britain can turn over control of Hong Kong, why can't France turn over 2 islands with a population less than Chestermere?
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Probably for the very reason this dispute is occurring. Small island holdings like this are a means to claim seabed, fishing rights, resource rights etc.