China's Foreign Policy: Complete Series + Bonus Content (1949-Today)
The Socialist Program with Brian Becker
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The South China Sea Dispute and Historical Context
This chapter explores the territorial dispute between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea, highlighting China's refusal to recognize the legitimacy of the court and criticizing the double standards of Western countries. It discusses the historical claims, the involvement of the United States and European countries, and the accusation of China challenging the international rules-based order. The chapter also examines the Asia Pivot, US foreign policy towards China, and the potential military confrontation, including the deployment of hypersonic missiles.
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