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An SCMP opinion article contends that Manila’s increasingly confrontational posture toward China—anchored in repeated emphasis on the 2016 arbitration ruling—has not reduced maritime tensions. It argues this approach may undermine Asean centrality by sharpening regional polarization and complicating consensus diplomacy.
A Chinese political scientist speaking at the Boao Forum for Asia cautioned Asean states against leveraging US-China tensions for short-term gains, warning the approach could backfire. The remarks highlight concerns that South China Sea disputes may become further entangled with major-power competition, raising escalation and economic exposure risks.
An SCMP opinion article contends that Manila’s increasingly confrontational posture toward China—anchored in repeated emphasis on the 2016 arbitration ruling—has not reduced maritime tensions. It argues this approach may undermine Asean centrality by sharpening regional polarization and complicating consensus diplomacy.
A Chinese political scientist speaking at the Boao Forum for Asia cautioned Asean states against leveraging US-China tensions for short-term gains, warning the approach could backfire. The remarks highlight concerns that South China Sea disputes may become further entangled with major-power competition, raising escalation and economic exposure risks.
| ID | Title | Category | Date | Views | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RPT-5031 | Philippines’ South China Sea Messaging Tests Asean Cohesion, SCMP Opinion Argues | Philippines | 2024-11-26 | 0 | ACCESS » |
| RPT-3212 | Boao Signal: China-Linked Scholar Warns Asean Against Tactical Use of US-China Rivalry | Asean | 2024-10-22 | 0 | ACCESS » |