In the South China Sea, China Plays by the ‘Grey Zone’ Against the Philippines

Authors

Amrita Jash Dr, Department of Geopolitics & International Relations (DGIR), MAHEFollow
Varshini S

Document Type

Response or Comment

Abstract

China is aggressively pursuing its maritime claims in the South China Sea (SCS) using grey zone activities through deeper coordination between the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) and the People’s Armed Forces Maritime Militia (PAFMM). With these ‘grey zone’ tactics, China aims to avoid escalation and war by keeping tensions below the threshold of conflict, as evident in the case of the Philippines.

Publication Date

8-20-2024

Recommended Citation

Jash, Amrita Dr and S, Varshini, "In the South China Sea, China Plays by the ‘Grey Zone’ Against the Philippines" (2024). Faculty work. 216.
https://impressions.manipal.edu/faculty-work/216