China’s Naval Operations In The South China Sea: Evaluating Legal, Strategic And Military Factors

This book provides a history of the South China Sea conflict and analyzes the stakes for bordering states and China's interactions, including Vietnam, the Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Indonesia. It examines China's maritime strategy to claim islands and waters, especially in the context of neighboring nations' interests and territorial disputes. The book also discusses regional energy reserves, fishing grounds, and international concerns over sea lines of communication, with detailed analysis of each littoral state's claims, interests, and strategies.