Abstract
China is pressing ahead with the negotiation on a code of conduct (COC) in the South China Sea with remarkable resolve. The new COC-centred diplomacy was motivated to suppress the impact of the Philippines versus China arbitral ruling, de-escalate regional tension and promote cooperation, especially the Belt and Road Initiative. It also serves as a broad strategic goal, i.e. preserving stability by banishing the ruling and creating a new diplomatic process with China exercising some control.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 77-86 |
Journal | East Asian Policy |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2019 |