Hainan Province in China’s South China Sea policy : What role does the local government play?

• Main Author: Li, Mingjiang
• Other Authors: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2021
• Subjects: Social sciences::Political science; South China Sea Conflict; Asia Pacific Security
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/149116
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

This article explores the role of the local government in Hainan Province in Beijing’s policy in the South China Sea (SCS) disputes. The article argues that Hainan has played three major roles in the SCS disputes: an avid defender of China’s claim and position, an active definer of China’s interests...