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Dealing With China in the South China Sea: Duterte Changing Course
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Hessische Stiftung Friedens- und Konfliktforschung
Abstract In 2013 the Philippines brought a case before the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) against China over territorial sovereignty and maritime rights in the South China Sea. Admittedly, they were successful before the court, but in the aftermath the tensions between both parties itensi... view more
In 2013 the Philippines brought a case before the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) against China over territorial sovereignty and maritime rights in the South China Sea. Admittedly, they were successful before the court, but in the aftermath the tensions between both parties itensified dramatically - and no conflict resolution was in sight. Philippine President Duterte, inaugurated in 2016, assumed a new stance. He offered to ignore the court ruling for the time being, intensified economic relations and re-established bilateral communication channels. The author presents two lessons learned in dealing with China: first, that applying too much pressure through legal instruments may increase China's resistance and, second, that China's behavior can be influenced through strategies that respond positively to the country's core needs and predicaments.... view less
Keywords
political conflict; bilateral relations; territorial sovereignty; maritime law; territorial integrity; conflict management; Southeast Asia; economic relations; China; Philippines
Classification
International Relations, International Politics, Foreign Affairs, Development Policy
Peace and Conflict Research, International Conflicts, Security Policy
Document language
English
Publication Year
2018
City
Frankfurt am Main
Page/Pages
33 p.
Series
PRIF Reports, 3
ISBN
978-3-946459-31-6