Japan has four ways to try to prevent China from projecting its maritime power into the disputed South China Sea to protect its economic interests if negotiation is rejected, according to Hong Kong's Ta Kung Pao on Aug. 24.
First, Japan can hold multilateral or bilateral talks with those members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations who also have territorial claims in the South China Sea to put greater diplomatic pressure on China. Second, it can bring a legal battle against Beijing in international courts. Third, Japan can provide technical support to the coast guards of nations in territorial disputes with China such as Vietnam and the Philippines.
Last, Japan can hold joint naval exercises with the United States and other regional powers to pressure China militarily.
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