China s Policy in the South China Sea; Realistic Approach

Document Type : Research Paper

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1 Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman

2 Tehran University

Abstract

The South China Sea is a part of Pacific Ocean and it’s about 3.5 million square kilometers which China has absolute claim over 80 percent of this waters, and always is in conflict with other claimants such as Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia and Taiwan. The main question of this research is what China’s policy in the South China Sea is. In addition, China’s dispute with neighboring countries in the South China Sea is also examined. The findings indicate that China’s economic growth as well as its need for resources, continuously leads China to expand its power and influence in mentioned sea. The approach of this research is realism based on analyzing its components in China’s behavior as the major player in dispute with other countries which claims in the sea. In this regard, due to the lack of central authority we’re seeing a number of clashes in the area. Security and survival are the China’s motivation to militarism and increasing its power, and national sovereignty, is the reason of neglecting international laws and institutions. The method of this research is descriptive-analytic.

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World Politics
Volume 6, Issue 2 - Serial Number 20
September 2017
Pages 59-84

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