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The Dialogue shows growing regional Philippines backing in the South China Sea—yet it also reveals the limits of relying on transparency alone to counter persistent Chinese pressure. Philippine Coast Guard campaign increases global awareness.Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the strengths and limits of transparency and international law in countering China’s maritime coercion.
- Recognise how regional partnerships, especially with ASEAN states, shape strategic outcomes in the South China Sea.
- Identify why Australia should balance legal arguments with practical deterrence in its regional strategy.
