| ID | 188225 |
| Title Proper | Managing the South China Sea Dispute |
| Other Title Information | Multilateral and Bilateral Approaches |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Ngeow, Chow Bing ; Peng, Nian |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article investigates and examines the efficacy of the multilateral and bilateral modalities or mechanisms in managing the South China Sea dispute between China and Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) claimant states. There are three multilateral modalities in the management and control of the South China Sea dispute: the “ASEAN + China,” “ASEAN + X” and “ASEAN-X” modalities. At the bilateral level, mechanisms have developed between China and the Philippines, China and Vietnam, and China and Malaysia. It is argued in this article that the “ASEAN + China” modality remains the most realistic multilateral arrangement currently, while the alternative options of “ASEAN + X” and “ASEAN-X” might be feasible in the long term. Meanwhile, while bilateral mechanisms have fostered trust building and pragmatic maritime cooperation in the South China Sea, they are facing a number of challenges. |
| `In' analytical Note | Ocean Development and International Law Vol. 53, No.01; Jan-Mar 2022: p.37-59 |
| Journal Source | Ocean Development and International Law Vol: 53 No 1 |
| Key Words | ASEAN ; China ; Maritime Cooperation ; South China Sea Dispute ; COC ; DOC |