US Asia-Pacific Strategy and Its Influence to the South China Sea Issue

• Main Authors: Chu-Pen Hsu, 徐居本
• Other Authors: Tung-Chieh Tsai
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2016
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/31080212241302081773

碩士 === 國立中興大學 === 國際政治研究所 === 104 === South China Sea, locating in the core of the Asia-Pacific region, shortening the distance from Indian Ocean to Western Pacific, has been the important shipping hub for centuries from East Asia to South Asia, Middle East, Africa and Europe. Because of the important geographical location coupled with complex historical background, the South China Sea dispute extends from a century ago to the present, being a long-standing regional issues. In recent years, not only the countries (the Republic of China, the Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and mainland China) compete for the sea sovereignty, but the non-disputing countries (US, Japan, India and Russia) are also actively involved in on the grounds of assisting allies, among which the hegemony of the world, the United States, is the most influential one. This paper begins analyzing the situation of South East Sea under the competition among the countries and the intervention of the United States. Secondly, it takes a deep look into the Asia-Pacific strategy and policy of the United States from the aspects of politics, economy and military security, and at last observing the situation in South China Sea after influenced by the intervention of the United States. On the aspect of politics, the United States takes advantages of the disputes to strengthen the cooperation with ASEAN countries. On the aspect of economy, South China Sea area is important place for trading and investment to the United States. Any conflict in this area influences its economy a lot, so ensuring security and stability in this region becomes the reason why the United States actively gets involved into the South China Sea to resolve disputes. On the aspect of military security, the United States expands and maintains its military supremacy by preventing the development of any military force in this region. South China Sea has been disputed for decades, the main topics are the territory and resources, but in recent years, disputes have become more international and complicated. With the stronger involvement of US in the South China Sea issue, the strategic intent of US becomes more obvious. The involvement of the United States has directly and indirectly influenced the situation in South China Sea and the development of the Asia-Pacific region.