China fishing in troubled waters

On land, the Chinese dragon is flying in all directions—from as far as the African continent to eyeing the riches of the Arctic, carving out spheres of influence waxed lyrical by its card-carrying ‘cheque-book diplomacy’. China has also been steadily—some would say stealthily—expanding its influence on the high seas. In particular, claims and counter-claims, and recent flurry of activities in the South China Sea have received much media attention.

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