Realpolitik drama unfolds in the South China Sea

By MARK J. VALENCIASpecial to The Japan TimesHONOLULU — Observing the diplomatic maneuvering over the South China Sea issues in the runup to and including the July and November Bali summits was like watching a multi-act Shakespearian play unfold. The main protagonist was China, which was bedeviled by several nymphs — the counter claimants to the South China Sea islands and maritime space.The critical scenes took place in Bali. First in July the main protagonist — China — met with all

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