Politics
Japan's diplomatic note to counter China's growing assertiveness in South China Sea
Academic Nguyen Hong Thao observes that Japan's latest note verbale to the United Nations on the South China Sea was done out of its national interest. Nonetheless, it shows that Tokyo - and a growing coalition of countries - are digging in their heels to uphold the aegis of international law in the region.
Nguyen Hong Thao
05 Feb 2021