There is a rising nationalism on both sides and also rising national strength in the case of China and the attempt to recover its national strength in case of Japan. But what is more I think is because of America’s ‘pivot to Asia’ … America now is trying to reposition its worldwide military assets towards Asia. And then also this policy takes the form of closer military ties with China’s neighbours and also strengthening various bases in case of Japan. And of course the South China Sea to China is more than a territorial dispute. It’s a very important conduit for natural resources … it’s China’s life blood … Also, … Continue reading Andrew Leung