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Which direction do monsoon winds blow over the South China Sea during winter?

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Physical map of the East China Sea, South China Sea, and Yellow Sea, showing surrounding countries, major cities, and maritime boundaries. The map highlights sea depths with color shading, features such as the Macclesfield Bank and Philippine Trench, and includes a locator inset for regional context.
South China Sea

During the winter months (October through April), the South China Sea is dominated by trade winds that blow from the northeast. These winds are strengthened by the regional outflow of air from the stationary Siberian anticyclone, bringing cool, dry conditions to the region.1