CHINA’S NEW LAND BORDER 2022 AND ITS NEIGHBORHOOD DIPLOMACY

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to explore the motivations behind and the significance of China's Land Border Law 2022 in the context of its long-term foreign policy toward neighboring countries. The article primarily relies on desk research, employing a framework derived from international studies. It elucidates the reasons behind China's decision to implement this land border law at this particular juncture, taking into account the contemporary global and regional environments. Furthermore, the article assesses the role of this law within China's established foreign policies towards its neighboring nations, with a particular focus on its implications for India and Vietnam. The paper presents several key findings. Firstly, it draws lessons from the successes of the law and China's neighborhood policy that could inform all parties involved in land border conflict resolutions, suggesting that these insights also apply to similar maritime disputes. Secondly, it highlights both the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for future cooperation between China and its neighbors. The article also outlines important implications for Vietnam regarding legal frameworks and foreign policy responses.