SOUTH CHINA SEA: THE CHINESE APPROACH

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  • Sajjad Hussain Awan, SI (M) Pakistan Air Force

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54690/margallapapers.27.2.174

Keywords:

South China Sea, Territorial and Maritime Claims, Escalation of Tensions, Nine-Dash Line, Strategic Dominance, Maritime Militia, Gray Zone Strategy

Abstract

The international community has shown considerable interest in China's assertiveness in the South China Sea in recent times. The objective of this study is to examine the strengths and weaknesses that form the foundation of Chinese strategies, and decipher the underlying motives and strategies employed by China in its pursuits. The paper evaluates China's current position in the South China Sea and its effects on regional stability and global geopolitics. The findings reveal that China follows a holistic approach with significant infrastructure, diplomatic, and regional geopolitical gains. These efforts expose risks such as regional alliance tensions, international legal framework complexity and though rare but potential armed engagements.

 

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Hussain Awan SI (M), Sajjad. 2023. "South China Sea: The Chinese Approach." Margalla Papers 27 (2): 44-59.

Author Biography

Sajjad Hussain Awan, SI (M), Pakistan Air Force

Sajjad Hussain Awan, SI (M) is an Air Commodore in Pakistan Air Force.

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31-12-2023

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Awan, SI (M), Sajjad Hussain. 2023. “SOUTH CHINA SEA: THE CHINESE APPROACH”. Margalla Papers 27 (2):44-59. https://doi.org/10.54690/margallapapers.27.2.174.

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