The South China Sea Disputes : Makings of a New Cold War?

Tensions in the South China Sea (SCS) have somewhat abated but the latent flashpoint remains. In mid-October 2018, a near collision took place between an American and Chinese warship. The US has attacked Beijing’s expansionism. In September 2018, Japan conducted its first-ever submarine drills in th...

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Main Author: Teo, KB
Other Authors: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Format: Commentary
Language:English
Published: 2018
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10356/88168
http://hdl.handle.net/10220/46898
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Institution: Nanyang Technological University
Language: English
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Summary:Tensions in the South China Sea (SCS) have somewhat abated but the latent flashpoint remains. In mid-October 2018, a near collision took place between an American and Chinese warship. The US has attacked Beijing’s expansionism. In September 2018, Japan conducted its first-ever submarine drills in the waters. If the dispute escalates, ASEAN will not be able to avoid the negative fallout.