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100			_aDAOJIONG Zha
245	0	0	_aMischief Reef: _bgeopolitics and implications
260			_c2003
518			_aEntered on 08/APR/2003
520	3		_aThis article examines the Mischief Reef and Scarborough Shoal disputes in the context of the dynamic political interaction between China, the Philippines, ASEAN and the United States. A review of recent development indicates that these particular incidents and the Spratly disputes in general have increased in intensity and complexity drawing in ASEAN and the United States. China is the main player and several conclusion are drawn regarding its strategy and tactics. We see the status quo as unstable and propose a few possible directions of the actions in the interest of conflict in prevention.
650			_aASEAN
650			_aCHINA
650			_aMISCHIEF REEF
650			_aPHILIPPINES
650			_aSPRATLY ISLANDS
650			_aTERRITORIAL CLAIMS
650			_aUNITED STATES
700			_aVALENCIA Mark J
773			_aJournal of Contemporary Asia: _gVol 31 No 1, 2001, pp.86-103 (107)
945			_i14323-1001 _rY _sY
999			_c3969 _d3969