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China’s Maritime Strategy in the South China Sea: Implications for Regional Security
Abstract
The South China Sea is among the world’s busiest waterways. China has a claim to almost eighty percent of the South China Sea. Vietnam has claimed the entire territory of the South China Sea and its islands; while the Philippines, Malaysia, and Brunei have claimed the adjacent areas of these islands. Objective of this paper is to probe Chinese maritime strategy in South China Sea. It highlights littoral states competing interest in the region which results in competition. Conflict of interest results in territorial disputes. Qualitative approach was adopted by the author for completion of this study. It concludes that the South China Sea is contested for territory and untapped natural resources. Littoral states view the dispute from a nationalist perspective. Enormous benefits present in the region have barred the six countries concerned from granting concessions to other states
Authors
Usman Ghani
Lecturer, Department of Political Science &International Relations, University of Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan
Ashfaq Ahmed
Lecturer, Department of Politics & International Relations (DPIR), University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan
Dr. Muhammad Muzaffar
Assistant Professor, epartment Political Science and International Relations, Govt. College, University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan
Keywords
Law of Sea, Maritime, South China Sea, Territorial Dispute, UNCLOS
