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June 29, 2011

Don't Pin South China Sea Tensions on China

Trefor Moss, The Diplomat

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The current tensions in the South China Sea can't just be blamed on Beijing. The shortcomings of ASEAN have played a big part.

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TAGGED: China, Australia, Vietnam, Philippines, South China Sea, ASEAN

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