China's Maritime Boundaries in the South China Sea: Historical and International Law Perspectives - Paperback

by Jinming Li (Author)

Maritime boundary disputes in the South China have existed for centuries and researchers from a variety of countries have analysed the situation from a great many points of view. Yet, Chinese perspectives have often been absent despite its status as one of the major countries in the region. This book redresses that balance.

Author Biography

Jinming Li is Professor Emeritus of the Research Center for Southeast Asian Studies at Xiamen University. He has long been engaged in studies on the history of China - foreign relations, the history of China's overseas trade, South China Sea disputes and the law of the sea. His publications include History of Overseas Trade in the Ming Dynasty and History of Overseas Trade in Ancient China.