Military Multipolarity in the South China Sea

... United States and ASEAN countries, and apart from intensifying economic ties, Beijing will focus on building an ocean-faring fleet, perfecting its missiles and aircraft, and deploying new weapons. stasiareport.com / MARK CHEONG Vassily Kashin: Shangri-La ... ... Asia is less than likely. The situation is complicated by the emergence of a new potential “regional hegemon” - Australia. Hugh White is confident that Canberra has an interest in maintaining the status quo, namely developing trade and economic ...