Japan and the South China Sea

Zulkifli, Noraini; Forbes, V.L.

doi:10.25077/ajis.5.1.61-83.2016

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“…EEZ comprises an area which extends either from the coast or in federal systems from the seaward boundaries of the constituent states (3 to 12 nautical miles, in most cases) to 200 nautical miles (370 kilometers) off the coast. Within this area, nations claim and exercise sovereign rights and exclusive fishery management authority overall fish and all Continental Shelf fishery resources (Noraini & Forbes 2016). The foreign activities in Malaysia's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) consists of Piracy and Sea Robbery, Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing (IUU), Smuggling Activities, Illegal Discharging of Water, Human Trafficking, and Foreign Military Activities.…”

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Foreign Activities In Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) And Impact Towards Malaysia

Zahari¹,

Zulkifli²

2021

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As a maritime nation, Malaysia has developed its own maritime capabilities in order to safeguard its national interest over the sea especially in Exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Any activity that could threaten the strength of the economy can be regarded as betray national interests and actions must be taken to prevent it vociferously. South China Sea (SCS) is increasingly important not only in terms of defence strategy even in economic development of the country. It is used by the warships and merchant ships. This SCS is rich with natural resources such as oil and fishery. These natural resources will invite many foreign countries to come and do illegal activity in Malaysia's EEZ. Zone (EEZ) together with its impact towards Malaysian maritime security. This research was conducted to analyze the foreign activities in Malaysia's Economy Exclusive Zone (EEZ) together with its impact towards Malaysian maritime security. Where there are many foreign activities occurs in the waters of our country which indirectly affect the economy and national security. Therefore, the Security Forces should work together with the relevant agencies to safeguard the security of our country's waters from activities that could be harmful to our country's waters. This article has three objectives, namely 1) To identify foreign activities in Malaysia's EEZ; 2) To examine the impact of foreign activities to Malaysia's security. This article has used both primary and secondary data. Primary data was collected from structured interviews involving ten informants in various professional fields that are directly involved in maritime security in the Straits of Malacca. Secondary data was collected from literature reviews based on scientific publications, theses, journal articles, and online material, such as newspaper articles. Primary data was also obtained from professional respondents from abroad through electronic media such as email. The findings of this article are 1) Foreign activities in Malaysia EEZ can be divided into two typestraditional and nontraditional security issues; 2) The impact of foreign activities in EEZ is the national security of Malaysia became threated.

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Foreign Activities In Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) And Impact Towards Malaysia

Zahari¹,

Zulkifli²

2021

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“…Regarding the economy, the Official Development Assistance (ODA) granted to the Southeast Asia countries is a Japanese diplomatic tool to build a closer relationship with countries in the regional SCS. According to Zulkifli & Forbes (2016), Japan's economic force is the key factor to face the rise of China. In terms of a formal institution, Japan is actively promoting maritime cooperations and security in ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) or EAS.…”

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Japan’s Balanced Strategy to Face China’s Threat in South China Sea Dispute

Darmawan

2020

JURNAL ILMU SOSIAL

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This paper aims to analyze Japan’s foreign policy related to the dispute in the South China Sea (SCS). Even though Japan has no sovereignty claims, it has considerable interests in the SCS region. Japan, which is poor in natural resources, depends on energy imports, most of which are shipped through SCS. As an advanced industrial state, Japan must continue to meet domestic energy demand. However, the SCS area has a potential conflict due to Chinese assertive behavior as the main factor that could threaten Japanese interests. The author use qualitative method with relevant literature studies and official government documentation to conduct a descriptive analysis of the research findings. The results of the study indicate that Japan is implementing a balanced strategy to deal with the potential threat of China. Balancing against threats is conducted in internal ways, e.g. internal reinforcement, and external ways, e.g. forming and strengthening cooperation with other countries outside the United States (US). Since Japan's limitations in military aspect hindered their internal reinforcement, this study emphasizes Japan's external balance strategy. The increasingly dubious US commitment in the Asia Pacific has made Japan strengthen defense cooperation with Southeast Asian countries such as Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam. The three countries have interest in SCS and provide access that conforms to Japanese interests.

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Japan and the South China Sea

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Foreign Activities In Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) And Impact Towards Malaysia

Foreign Activities In Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) And Impact Towards Malaysia

Japan’s Balanced Strategy to Face China’s Threat in South China Sea Dispute

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