kwaigonegin
Colonel
You might not like it, US might not like it, even PRC might not like. But since China started changing satus-quo in SCS there's not much for the others to do than take part in it. Whether they like it or not.
Well that's the thing isn't it.. conflict or disagreements typically occur when there is a change in status quo and the relevant parties involve either refuse to accept the change or fight to retain current state of affairs.