THE ISSUE OF DISPUTED TERRITORIES IN THE RELATIONS OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA WITH SOUTHEAST ASIAN COUNTRIES

Abstract

The article focuses on the current state of regional problems in the South China Sea and changes in the balance of power in the region, China's role in regional issues in the South China Sea, as well as disputing in the South China Sea between the countries of the region China, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia and Taiwan.

In the second decade of the 21st century, the situation in the South China Sea embarked upon deteriorate. This, in turn terms of it has led to strained relations between the People's Republic of China and Southeast Asian countries. The main emphasis in the article is on the tendencies of the South China Sea in recent years. In particular, the interests of the countries of Southeast and East Asia remain conflict territory. The most interested country in these processes remains the People's Republic of China. Significant world trade routes pass through the South China Sea. The marine basin is well off in energy resources and bio resources. It is also of military-strategic importance in the fight against the USA blockade due to the geographical location of the islands and reefs in the South China Sea. Therefore, the South China Sea is a really significant region for China to become a great state in the future.

The main point of this article is related to the analysis of current trends in the South China Sea and the political situation in the region in modern times.

In recent years, China’s policy in the South China Sea has been interfering with the national security and sovereignty of the countries in the region. The free access of Chinese ships to the economic zones of the ASEAN countries, the occupation of some islands by China, the construction of artificial islands and the deployment of Chinese military forces in them are causing strong protests from the states. However, many countries in Southeast Asia are economically linked with China and cannot openly fight against China. As a result, situation in the South China Sea is being significantly complicated.