China is once more flexing its muscles

Article Abstract:

China is pushing its aggressive claim on the Spratly Islands and is continuously testing the patience of co-claimant, the Philippines, by sending naval and fishing fleets to the Spratly Islands of Kota and Panata. According to China may also be testing the reaction of other claimants, as well as the Assn of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). China has signed several agreements on the Spratlys issue, but continues to defy them with its actions. Also, obsrvers say ASEAN and co-claimants' reactions to China's incursions into the Spratlys are slow due to the considerable clout of China in the Asian regional economic scene.

Territorial Treaties, Column, Political aspects, Philippines, Philippine foreign relations, Treaties, Boundary disputes

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...While Taipei should find its own voice

Article Abstract:

Taiwan is faced with a deep dilemma concerning its claims in the South China Sea, especially where the the islands of Pratas and Taiping Dao, which is part of the disputed Spratly Islands, are concerned. Taiwan is left out of discussions between the claimants, which include China, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Brunei over a regional code of conduct in the South China Sea. Taiwan, which says it will not be bound by any code established without its consent, needs to develop a unilateral code of conduct that includes the best ideas of Asean and China.

Taiwan, Treaties & Intnl Law, Editorial, Chinese (Taiwan) foreign relations, Southeast Asia, Geopolitics, South China Sea, Jurisdiction, Territorial, Territorial jurisdiction

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China's nibbling stokes security concerns

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China's enroachment on a part of the Spartly Islands claimed by the Philippines has alarmed many of its neighbors as it shows that friendly relations will not hinder China from expanding its hold on the South China Sea. The incident has again raised the question of whether China and its growing economic and military clout will be a constructive or disruptive influence in the region. The best course of action for the Philippines and the other Southeast Asian nations would be to make the issue a subject of multilateral discussion.

Regional Diplomacy, Diplomacy

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