South China Sea
South China Sea Why the world can't afford to be indifferent to the simmering conflict in the South China Sea "The greatest risk today in U.S.-Chinese relations is the South China Sea, through which…
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South China Sea
Why the world can't afford to be indifferent to the simmering conflict in the South China Sea "The greatest risk today in U.S.-Chinese relations is the South China Sea, through which passes 40% of world trade. . . . For decades tensions have smoldered in the region, but today the threat of a direct confrontation among superpowers grows ever more likely. Hayton explains how this all came about and points to the growing risks of miscalculation and escalation."--Daniel Yergin, Wall Street JournalChina's rise has upset the global balance of power, and the first place to feel the strain is Beijing's back yard: the South China Sea.
Bill Hayton, a journalist with extensive experience in the region, examines the high stakes involved for rival nations that include Vietnam, India, This important book is the first to make clear sense of the South Sea disputes.