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"In recent weeks, China’s activities in the South China Sea have raised more
concerns in the region. Its ships have collided with Filipino vessels, fired
water cannon at others and used sonar pulses close to an Australian ship,
injuring its divers.
The United States and its allies view this increasingly assertive behaviour as
evidence China seeks to challenge the established maritime order, marking it as
a “revisionist” power.
The US and its allies have a fairly straightforward view on the South China
Sea. They believe these should be open waters accessible to all states and
Southeast Asian countries should be able to enjoy their rights to their
exclusive economic zones along their shorelines.
But how does China perceive its rights and legitimacy in governing the South
China Sea? And how does it view the broader maritime order? Understanding this
viewpoint is crucial to deciphering China’s actions in the ongoing disputes in
the sea."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
