China’s Territorial Disputes

This short video prepared by The Economist is a must see should you wish to understand the geo-political tensions arising in the region following China’s territorial claims.

I personally don’t get why their claims extend so far. Taiwan is a touchy subject – I get it, and will leave it aside. But as their influence in the region grows, China does have a tendency to push the line a bit further as soon as it can. The problem for China will be to know when being a Bully will not be tolerated any more as it gains influence on the world stage. Countries like Malaysia or Vietnam, presently have a hard time stepping up to the Big Panda for fear or endangering their economic ties; but this could change should American and Chinese tensions continue to rise. I hope the bully won’t push its hands too far…