China and South East Asia

TL;DR: In this paper, a study of recent relations of China with some South-East Asian countries highlights the marked Chinese interest in instability in this area and the Chinese aggressiveness which at one time seemed confined to India among countries of Southern Asia, is now extend-

Abstract: Dr Vishal Singh is Head of the Department of South East Asian Studies at the Indian School of International Studies, New Delhi. He is a member of our Advisory Editorial Board, A study of recent relations of China with some South-East Asian countries highlights the marked Chinese interest in instability in this area. It almost takes the form of a faith. The Chinese aggressiveness which at one time seemed confined to India among countries of Southern Asia, is now extend-