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China-ASEAN relations
![China's Window of Opportunity in the South China Sea China's Window of Opportunity in the South China Sea](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-rtx34voh.jpg)
China's Window of Opportunity in the South China Sea
By Xue Li and Cheng Zhangxi
Domestic and international stars have aligned to give China a chance to put forward a solution.
![China's A2/AD Challenge in the South China Sea: Securing the Air From the Ground China's A2/AD Challenge in the South China Sea: Securing the Air From the Ground](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-12-16_16-40-02.jpg)
China's A2/AD Challenge in the South China Sea: Securing the Air From the Ground
By Ngo Minh Tri
Aerial defense and surface-to-air systems are increasingly a focus for the People's Liberation Army.
![Where Are US-ASEAN Ties Headed in the Trump Era? Where Are US-ASEAN Ties Headed in the Trump Era?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-34320158701_d1e472b158_k.jpg)
Where Are US-ASEAN Ties Headed in the Trump Era?
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
Will ASEAN-U.S. ties flounder in the Trump era as the United States' attention shifts to Northeast Asia?
![The ASEAN Crisis, Part 1: Why the South China Sea Is a Critical Test The ASEAN Crisis, Part 1: Why the South China Sea Is a Critical Test](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-07-27_18-20-11.jpg)
The ASEAN Crisis, Part 1: Why the South China Sea Is a Critical Test
By Linh Tong and Linh Tong
The South China Sea dispute is a threat to the unity of ASEAN as a regional organization.
![The Philippines' 'Pivot' to China: View From Singapore The Philippines' 'Pivot' to China: View From Singapore](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-07-13_15-37-24.jpg)
The Philippines' 'Pivot' to China: View From Singapore
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from See Seng Tan.
![China Navy Fleet Visits Cambodia China Navy Fleet Visits Cambodia](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-11-09_17-28-16.jpg)
China Navy Fleet Visits Cambodia
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Chinese vessels are in the Southeast Asian state for a goodwill visit in a further boost for defense ties.
![Vietnam Ramps Up Trade Talks Amid Economic Uncertainty Vietnam Ramps Up Trade Talks Amid Economic Uncertainty](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/sizes/thumbnail/3530_524391eea4551.jpg)
Vietnam Ramps Up Trade Talks Amid Economic Uncertainty
By Luke Hunt
Things don't seem to be looking that good for Hanoi.
![After Obama, What’s Next for ASEAN Centrality? After Obama, What’s Next for ASEAN Centrality?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-09-29_01-17-14.jpg)
After Obama, What’s Next for ASEAN Centrality?
By David Han
Rather than relying on attention from the U.S., ASEAN members should work to maintain the bloc's relevance.
![China Building on Scarborough Shoal? Don't Hold Your Breath. China Building on Scarborough Shoal? Don't Hold Your Breath.](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-03-29_13-13-25.jpg)
China Building on Scarborough Shoal? Don't Hold Your Breath.
By Shannon Tiezzi
For diplomatic and strategic reasons, now is not the time for Beijing to make such a risky move.
![After the South China Sea Ruling: Impact on ASEAN-China Relations After the South China Sea Ruling: Impact on ASEAN-China Relations](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/sizes/thumbnail/801_5242aaf830d5d.jpg)
After the South China Sea Ruling: Impact on ASEAN-China Relations
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Liqin Wang.
![Yunnan: China's Bridge to South and Southeast Asia Yunnan: China's Bridge to South and Southeast Asia](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-08-26_13-45-38.jpg)
Yunnan: China's Bridge to South and Southeast Asia
By Naina Singh
China is revisiting its periphery with a new, localized approach to regional multilateralism.
![How the US Misjudged the South China Sea, Part II How the US Misjudged the South China Sea, Part II](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-11-21_20-57-35.jpg)
How the US Misjudged the South China Sea, Part II
By Xue Li and Xu Yanzhuo
The U.S. misunderstood China's position in the SCS and created a self-fulfilling prophecy of Chinese "aggression."