SOUTH CHINA SEA DISPUTE: THE CHALLENGE TO THE ASEAN - CHINA RELATIONSHIP FROM CHINA’S PERSPECTIVE OF POWER

Abstract

With reference to power theories in international relation, the research analyzed China’s views on disputes in South China sea with some ASEAN countries placed in the overall of China – ASEAN relationship and its consequences. The research argues that China’s approach of power is resourses bring power and power is to force others and win conflicts. Therefore, the stronger China’s resources, the higher the possibility of conflict in South China sea between China and some ASEAN countries. The research posits that one of the basic solutions to prevent conflicts is making China change its approach of power.