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China Coast Guard
Beijing Builds ‘Monster’ Ship for Patrolling the South China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
According to Chinese state media, the ship will be the largest coast guard vessel in the world.
Japan: China Sent Armed Coast Guard Vessel Near Disputed Islands
By Shannon Tiezzi
For the first time, China sent an armed vessel into disputed waters near the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands.
How China Is Expanding Its Coast Guard
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Beijing is converting old frigates into coastguard patrol vessels.
Confirmed: China Deploys New 'Carrier Killer' Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A new report by the Office of Naval Intelligence highlights the growing capabilities of the Chinese Navy.
How Xi Jinping Came to Rule China
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, China's coast guard and "maritime militia," China-US competition, and the story of "orange brother."
Chinese Maritime Activism: Strategy Or Vagary?
By Ryan D. Martinson
A new study questions the conventional wisdom of a coordinated national strategy.
The Militarization of China’s Coast Guard
By Ryan D. Martinson
Plans for China’s still nascent coast guard suggest troubled times ahead in disputed waters.
China’s National Priorities in Hunt for MH370
By Bill Hayton
A standoff with the Philippines appeared more important for China’s Coast Guard than a search for survivors.
China Fires Water Cannons at Philippine Fishermen
By Zachary Keck
A top Philippines military officer said China's Coast Guard fired water cannons at fishermen in the Scarborough Shoal.
Japanese Military Drill, Chinese Coast Guard Patrol Both Aim At Disputed Islands
By Shannon Tiezzi
China's Coast Guard patrols and Japan's military drills are the new normal for the Diaoyu/Senkaku dispute.
Hainan's New Fishing Rules: A Preliminary Analysis
By Taylor Fravel
New fishing rules reflect a continued desire to affirm China's maritime sovereignty in a manner inconsistent with UNCLOS.
The Return of China’s Small-Stick Diplomacy in South China Sea
By James R. Holmes
With a new directive China has appointed itself the sheriff over most of the South China Sea.