https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2012/11/27/the-land-of-the-rising-sun/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 08:41:28 -0400<![CDATA[In the first months of 2012 I was asked if I would consider a private commission from a company to write a report on the question of whether the nations surrounding China could resist Beijing’s pressure to advance its ambitions in the South China Sea, and a short preview of what my conclusion might be. My short reply is below and there the matter ended:]]>Tue, 27 Nov 2012 08:15:22 -0500<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2012/11/27/the-land-of-the-rising-sun-n192252