One of the most interesting aspects of South-east Asia's reaction to China's maritime assertiveness is not the dearth of resistance per se, but the divided responses from key regional states.
In a major break with historical trends, a key US ally - the Philippines - has become a bastion of China-friendly sentiment within Asean.
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