A Chinese vessel patrols the South China Sea on April 13 and 14. China’s recent moves have upset some Southeast Asian states. Photo: Philippine Coast Guard via AP
Opinion
Opinion
Beijing’s hard approach in the South China Sea could cost it soft power gains in Southeast Asia
- China’s enforcement of its historic nine-dash line claim casts doubt over assurances that it will not seek dominance over Southeast Asian states
- Aggressive tactics threaten the progress China has made in the region – playing right into the hands of the US
A Chinese vessel patrols the South China Sea on April 13 and 14. China’s recent moves have upset some Southeast Asian states. Photo: Philippine Coast Guard via AP
