"Maritime Security Issues in the South China Sea and the Arctic--Sharpened Competition or Collaboration"(Work:GORDON HOULDEN//HONG NONG) project could not have been finished without the enthusiastic support of my colleagues at the University of Alberta. I would like to express my deep appreciation for the role of Dr. Nong Hong, who played a central role in the conception, execution, and follow-up associated with the South China Sea/Arctic conference. I would also like to thank the colleagues at the Alberta Institute of the Americas and the Circumpolar Institute for their contributions to the success of the conference. Within the China Institute I would also wish to thank Assistant Director Jia Wang, as well as Research Associate Bao Yu, and Jingjing Zheng for their invaluable assistance.Ken Drabinsky provided timely assistance with the manuscript.

Foreword

Preface

List of Editors and Contributors

Introduction

PART I Geopolitics of the South China Sea and the Arctic:

Regional Development

Rethinking the Coastal States and User States' Interests in the

Arctic and the South China Sea: Bridging the Perception Gap

Recent Developments in the South China Sea: An Assessment of

the Core Bilateral Relationship between China and Vietnam

PART II Issues Related to International Shipping in the

South China Sea and the Arctic

Freedom of Navigation in Uncertain Times: Implications for

the South China Sea and Arctic Ocean

The Polluter Pays Principle: Preventing Ship-source Pollution

in the Arctic

Securing Maritime Trade Development in East Asia: Sharing

Responsibilities in Maintaining the Security and Safety of

Navigation

PART 111 Voices of Stakeholders in the Arctic and the

South China Sea

A Canadian Maritime Approach to the Arctic: Passion and

Practicality

Commentary on China's Maritime Security Policy: Implications

for Peace and Stability in East Asia

On Implementation of the Universal Jurisdiction over Piracy

in East Asia

PART 1V Prospect for Cooperation and Challenges

Regional Cooperation in the South China Sea and the Arctic

Ocean

Deep Danger: Intensified Competition in the South China Sea

and Implications for China

Prospects for Cooperation in the West Philippine Sea

Sub-National Governments and Arctic Governance