CONTENTS Preface i Foreword vi I. Maritime Security in the South China Sea US Needs Neutral Policy on Sea Disputes 3 A Guideline to Safeguard Sovereignty 7 Illegal or Not if the USA Warship Enters into Waters within 12 Nautical Miles from Nansha Islands and Reefs? 9 Talks Vital to Avoid Misjudgements at Sea 15 To Mitigate China-USA Confrontation Risk through Dialogue 18 Settle Maritime Issues in Peace 27 The USA Should Treat South China Sea Issue in a Constructive Manner 29 US Should Change Tack in the South China Sea 32 South China Sea Territories Must Be Secured 35 Will the Tensions in the South China Sea and the East China Sea Escalate? 38 Prudence Can Help Solve the South China Sea Issue 40 Ruling Wont Calm Disputes in the South China Sea 43 US Should Support Beijing and Manila Normalizing Ties 46 Four Serious Consequences Caused by the USA Warships Arbitrary Entry into the South China Sea under the Jurisdiction of China 50 The Correlation between the China-USA Relations and the Maritime Dispute 57 Reviewing the South China Sea Issue Prior to the Xi-Trump Meeting: May China and the USA Work Together to Uphold the Peace in Asia-Pacific Region? 66 II. Analysis of the South China Sea Arbitration On the Award of the South China Sea Arbitration Initiated by the Philippines: Prediction, Adverse Influence and Countermeasures 79 Origin of the South China Sea Arbitration and the Position of the Chinese Government 90 Why is the Award of South China Sea Arbitration a Wastepaper? Because It is a Farce Violating the International Law 103 Tribunal Null and Void from the Beginning 111 The Prediction of Effects of the Final Award of South China Sea Arbitration and China-Philippines Relations 114 Whats Wrong with the Tribunal of South China Sea Arbitration in Denying the Dotted Line in the South China Sea? 121 The Changes in the Philippine Foreign Policy and the Effects on the Situation of the South China Sea 129 The USAs Influences on the Dispute over the South China Sea within Half a Year after the Conclusion of the Illegal South China Sea Arbitration 136 III. Japanese Studies and China-Japan Relations Okinotori: The Past and the Present 149 Concrete Actions Needed to Reboot Ties 172 Comments on Four-Point Principled Agreement between China and Japan on Handling and Improving Bilateral Relations 176 The Uncertain Future of Japans Policy of Proactive Contribution to Peace 183 The Content of the Official Development Cooperation Charter of Japan and the Lessons Available to China 210 Analysis of Chinas Measures Limiting Its Citizens Tour to Japan and the SuggestionsFrom the Perspective of the Security Situation in the South China Sea 227 Re-confirmation of the Philippines-Japan Relations and the Revision of Laws by Japan for the Purpose of Making Intervention in the South China Sea 235 The Development Process of China-Japan Maritime Relations and the Suggestions on Future Measures 241 IV. Analysis of Chinas Maritime Policy Several Measures for Enhancing Awareness of the Sea and Upholding Maritime Rights and Interests 253 Prediction and Prospect of Disputes over Islands between China and Neighboring Countries 266 Belt and Road Initiative to Restore Lost Glory 272 Chinas Claim in Sea Legal and Justified 275 On the Rationality and Feasibility of Chinas Policy Initiative on the South China Sea 278 The Outline of Chinas Strategy of Building an Ocean Power 286 More Harm than Good if China Denounces the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea 336 Lets Talk about How China Transforms into a Worldwide Ocean Power on the National Security Education Day 346 Maritime Silk Road and the South China Sea Issue 356 Thoughts on Chinas Dealing with Maritime Issues in the New Era 375 The Essence of Enhancing Research into the International Law in China From the Perspective of the Arbitrators Role in the South China Sea Arbitration 385 How China Strategies the South China Sea in the Future 394 China Becomes a Trendsetter and Pioneer of the Global and Regional Governance 409 Several Suggestions on Chinas Response to the South China Sea Disputes 415 Cultural Dimension in Chinas Ocean Policy 429 China should Play an Active Role in Upholding Maritime Safety and Order in East Asia 448 The Eras Call and Chinas Role A Brief Review on the Book Series of Maritime Strategies of the US and Other Asia-Pacific Countries 455 From Shanghai to Nanhai the South China Sea: How Far Is China from an Ocean Power 461 Index for Extended Reading 468 Afterword 474 Profile of the Author 478 Profile of the Translator 480 Profile of Ad Mare 481