China is generally rational in its geopolitical actions. Yet, its defence of the "nine-dash-line" in the South China Sea seems uncannily emotion-driven and goes against its larger global interests. 인터넷바카라
Is defending it really the "core interest" of China in South-east Asia?
Or, is the continued success of Asean as a regional pact promoting the culture of peace and prosperity in the broader region more aligned to China's core interest in South-east Asia?
South-east Asia becoming a troubled region like the Middle East should be a greater concern actually. 카지노사이트
In fact, there was a time when China was very generous towards Asean - it proposed a free trade agreement with Asean, motivating other powers to follow suit.
Ditto with its aid and infrastructure enhancement programmes towards Asean.
There were massive reservoirs of goodwill towards China then; they must not dry up now.
Taking steps to de-escalate the tension surrounding the South China Sea dispute will be a form of generosity China can show, it being a major claimant. 온라인카지노
Asean will respond positively, most believe, not least by continuing to be a catalyst for peace in the region.
Deng Xiaoping was right when he said the problem of territorial disputes should be passed to future generations.
China still needs a few decades to become a modern developed power.
Meanwhile, it makes more pragmatic sense to strengthen the catalyst for its development, which is Asean for now, not weaken it.