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MILITARY (ECONOMIC PROSPERITY (UNSUCCESSFUL (Cost of building and…

- - - - Chinese expansion of the Navy by 150 ships in the next 5 years
      - China is rapidly growing its naval power and as it does so do the finances to do so.
      - Thucydides trap: idea that the more military is developed the less secure you will feel
      - China is most likely to get stuck in a cycle of expanding military continuously as opposing states will develop technology to oppose it and out develop it
  - - - Sea carriers tremendous strategic importance - one third of the world's shipping passes through it, carrying over $5.3 trillion in trade
      - Contains lucrative fisheries - crucial for the food security in Southeast Asia
      - 11 billion barrels of oil and $190 trillion in natural gas reserves are believed to lie beneath its seabed
      - Filled with mostly uninhabited islands - subject to competing claims of sovereignty by several countries
      - Claims that they had power over it in the 15th century and it was stolen from then from other powers
      - Six countries lay overlapping claims to the East and South China Seas
- - - - World's largest military force and constitutes the 2nd largest defence budget in the world
      - Has been termed as a potential military superpower
      - China is also the 3rd largest arms exporter in the world
      - Military is in charge of safeguarding the unification of the motherland
      - Expansion of the Chinese Navy has made its neighbours extremely nervous
    - - In regions such as Tibet and Xinjiang province
      - In Xinjiang, number of heavily armed police out number pedestrians and citizens fear being detained in transformation by education camps
  - - - Claims to have ownership over islands in the South China sea and therefore have 200 mile economic zones surrounding the islands which they guard
      - The US has naval ships and aircrafts in the area as the international community does not believe these claims
- - - - Area where China is most likely come into conflict with its neighbouring states including: Japan, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia
      - China is ignoring the areas set out in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (1982)
      - China claims they have ownership over the area because the supposedly owned it in the 15th century
  - - - UN mission in South Sudan
        
        On 9 July 2011 South Sudan became the newest country in the world. The birth of the Republic of South Sudan is the culmination of a six-year peace process
        
        8 July 2011, the Security Council determined that the situation faced by South Sudan continued to constitute a threat to international peace and security in the region and established the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS) to consolidate peace and security and to help establish conditions for development.
        
        China sent over 1,000 troops, 19 police and civilian officers
        
        Most amount contributed compared to any other UN peacekeeping mission
      - States send military forces to work for a UN mission
      - Following international law and maintaining peace
- - - - Area where China is most likely come into conflict with its neighbouring states including: Japan, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia
      - The US has also become involved in recent years
      - Philippines took China to the Permanent Court of Arbitration and won but China ignored the decision and the PCA has no way to enforce it's decision
      - China and Japan's level of "unfavourable" impressions of each other in 2015. China at 78% and Japan at 88%
      - "The South China Sea issue is not just about competing claims; its about peace and stability in the region" - ASEAN Secretary General
      - "Provocations against Japan’s sovereign sea and land are continuing, but they must not be tolerated" - Japanese Prime Minister
      - "Vietnam does not pursue a military buildup, but Vietnam pursues protecting our sovereignty, firstly with peaceful measures, diplomatic measures, and even justice measures" - Vietnamese Prime Minister
      - The Parcel Islands
        
        Occupy roughly 12 square kilometres, are claimed by China and Vietnam
        
        Beijing has reclaimed more than 11.75 square kilometres since December 2013, more land than all other claimants combined in the past forty years, according to a U.S. Defense Department report
        
        Satellite imagery has shown unprecedented growth including the possible construction of helipads, airstrips, piers and radar and surveillance equipment
        
        China’s artificial island building and infrastructure construction are increasing its potential power projection capabilities in the region.
    - - Expansion of the Chinese Navy has made its neighbours extremely nervous, particularly the Phillipines and Vietnam
  - - - The Australia-China bilateral relationship is based in strong economic and trade complementaries, a comprehensive program of high-level visits and wide-ranging cooperation
      - In 2014 The Australian Prime Minister and Chinese President agreed to describe the relationship as a "comprehensive strategic partnership"
      - the international security engagement with China aims to improve mutual understanding, foster open communication and enhance cooperation