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Examines the energy resource relations between China and ASEAN countries. Addresses the following issues: the world energy demand shifts to the East because of the rise of China, ASEAN community and other emerging Asian economies the Greater Indian Ocean and the South China Sea become the world's energy interstates and geopolitical tensions over energy resources spark conflicts in the region, especially in the South China Sea. Deals with China's quest for energy resource cooperation in Southeast Asia. Looks at energy diversification strategy, opportunities for Southeast Asia, China's resources diplomacy in Southeast Asia, and FDI and energy cooperation. Presents case studies on energy cooperation between China and Myanmar, Indonesia, and Japan and India as important players. Notes energy resource competition and the South China Sea disputes.