China in the Face of South China Sea: Perspective and Introspection Needed

China has an overall strategic environment and strategic tasks that are much bigger than the South China Sea issue. China should proceed from the perspective of the strategic situation, make peace with neighboring countries, and finally persuade the US to accept China’s role in Asia. Governments of China’s neighbors may support one element in the Chinese government’s basic position on the South China Sea issue, but not necessarily all elements, and Beijing must balance its strategic priorities.

Shi Yinhong, Professor, Renmin University via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/29Knnwf