''In his book about what he sees as a Sino-American clash for mastery in Asia, Aaron L. Friedberg, of Princeton's Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, says China has three foreign policy axioms: "avoid confrontation", "build comprehensive national power" and "advance incrementally". Beijing's stepping up the ante looks very much like "advance incrementally".
That may be Beijing's long-term goal. For now, according to an excellent report by International Crisis Group, a Brussels-based conflict resolution body, the reality may be messier — and more dangerous. That is because a proliferation of agencies — not the Chinese government itself — may be pushing the boundaries of China's policy. These are the dragons that are "stirring up the sea". They include Customs Law Enforcement, China Fisheries Law Enforcement Command, the Maritime Safety Administration, China Marine Surveillance, and so on.''
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