Discuss how Chinese actions in the South China Sea impact its relationship with other East Asian countries ?

Chinese Contemporary Politics:

China’s actions in the South China Sea and their repercussions on it’s relationship with South East Asian countries. A case study of Vietnam and the Philippines.

Discuss how Chinese actions in the South China Sea impact its relationship with other East Asian countries ?

What contradictory chinese ambitions are reflected in these actions ? Can it be considered as an opening to liberalism, realpolitiks or a form of revisionism

Can this be considered as realpolitiks or an acceptance of liberalism? Can China be considered a revisionist country ?