The South China Sea disputes: implications of China's earlier territorial settlements.

From: Pacific Affairs | Date: March 22, 1995| Author: | Copyright information

China is likely to concede to internationally-accepted principles on territorial jurisdiction than insist on the recognition of its historical claim to the islands in the South China Sea. Its previous action on its boundary disputes with other countries in the 1960s reflects its willingness to compromise as long as its national security interests are not jeopardized. China would prefer that its boundaries are internationally recognized rather than maintain historical claims.

Although final conclusions would be premature, the approach Beijing has adopted toward the South China Sea ...

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