RFA, Nov 17, 2020
That’s one of the key points in the new policy document issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs where it outlines its strategy for the Indo-Pacific region – what it describes as a “unique Dutch vision.”
The Netherlands is following the example of fellow EU nations like France and Germany who are putting fresh focus on Asia in recognition of China’s growing clout and the increasing trade ties between the region and Europe.
In the policy, issued Friday, China is given special attention, citing its aggressive economic expansion as well as its use of both civilian and military tools to achieve “strategic goals.”
The Netherlands singles out concerns over the South China Sea, noting how the burgeoning rivalry between the U.S. and China threatens the stability of the critical waterway. It calls for the Indo-Pacific not to become “a plaything between the great powers.”
In full: https://www.rfa.org/english/news/china/netherlands-southchina-sea-11172020161222.html
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