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Situating the Battle of the Paracel Islands in Modern Vietnam-China Relations

Situating the Battle of the Paracel Islands in Modern Vietnam-China Relations

By Khang Vu
Good relations with China have necessitated the downplaying of past conflicts by both countries.

Philippines Seeks Greater Regional Cooperation on South China Sea Disputes

Philippines Seeks Greater Regional Cooperation on South China Sea Disputes

By Sebastian Strangio
President Marcos said that his administration has reached out to Malaysia and Vietnam at a time of growing friction in contested waters.
Vietnam Criticizes China, Philippines For South China Sea Activities

Vietnam Criticizes China, Philippines For South China Sea Activities

By Sebastian Strangio
A Foreign Ministry spokesperson accused the two nations of "violating the sovereign rights and jurisdictions of Vietnam" in separate recent incidents.

Philippines Establishes 3 New Coast Guard Outposts in South China Sea

Philippines Establishes 3 New Coast Guard Outposts in South China Sea

By Associated Press
The new outposts reinforce the presence of Filipino troops in the hotly contested Spratly archipelago.

The Philippines’ ‘Angels of the Sea’: Calculated Strategy or Gendered Ploy?

The Philippines’ ‘Angels of the Sea’: Calculated Strategy or Gendered Ploy?

By Nafisa Halim
The creation of an all-female unit of radio operators looks good for the Philippine Coast Guard, but does little to address the security challenges in the South China Sea.

The Global South China Sea Issue

The Global South China Sea Issue

By SAKAMOTO Shigeki
China’s actions in the South China Sea are no longer just a regional issue.

Duterte Hedges as China Challenges in the South China Sea

Duterte Hedges as China Challenges in the South China Sea

By Nick Aspinwall
Manila asserted its right to conduct military drills in the South China Sea, but President Duterte continues to approach the issue with caution.
Philippines Summons Chinese Ambassador Over South China Sea Tensions

Philippines Summons Chinese Ambassador Over South China Sea Tensions

By Sebastian Strangio
More than 200 Chinese vessels continue to lurk around disputed features in the Spratly Islands.

Malaysia, Vietnam Set to Pen Agreement on Maritime Security

Malaysia, Vietnam Set to Pen Agreement on Maritime Security

By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement marks a step forward in attempts to settle distracting bilateral disputes between Southeast Asian nations in the South China Sea.

US Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group Back in South China Sea

US Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group Back in South China Sea

By Abhijnan Rej
This is the second time this year the strike group has entered the contentious body of water.

China’s Maritime Militia at Whitsun Reef: Trouble in the South China Sea

China’s Maritime Militia at Whitsun Reef: Trouble in the South China Sea

By Ankit Panda
China’s maritime militia is once again at the center of a crisis in the South China Sea. What now?
Making Sense of China’s Latest Bid to Administer Sovereignty in the South China Sea

Making Sense of China’s Latest Bid to Administer Sovereignty in the South China Sea

By Ankit Panda
New additions to ‘Sansha’ City and a naming exercise for submerged features are the latest in Beijing’s sovereignty-seeking toolkit.

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