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China in South China Sea
Multilateralism With Chinese Characteristics: Bringing in the Hub-and-Spoke
By Deep Pal and Suchet Vir Singh
Beyond capturing border territories and changing narratives, China wants to reshape global governance. New Delhi and the world must realize this.
China-Built World’s Largest Amphibious Aircraft Conducts First Water Takeoff and Landing
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China’s AG600 seaplane successfully completed its first waterborne take-off on October 20.
China-Built World’s Largest Amphibious Aircraft Conducts High-Speed Taxiing Trials on Water
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China’s largest amphibious aircraft has been undergoing water taxiing trials on the Zhanghe reservoir in Hubei province.
China-Built World’s Largest Amphibious Aircraft to Commence Trial Flights on Water
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Following the completion of flight tests on land, China’s largest amphibious aircraft is now set to undergo flight trials on water.
China Deploys Long-Range Anti-Ship and Anti-Air Missiles to Spratly Islands For First Time
By Steven Stashwick
Missiles are unambiguous 'militarization' of disputed islands.
China-Built World’s Largest Amphibious Aircraft Makes Maiden Flight
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China’s first homegrown large amphibious aircraft conducted its first flight test on December 24.
China-Built World’s Largest Amphibious Aircraft ‘Ready for Flight’
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The maiden flight of the new aircraft will is expected to take place in the coming months.
How America Can Keep From Losing in the South China Sea
By Tuan N. Pham
Washington is losing ground in the South China Sea, and risks making the situation lasting unless America imposes “real” strategic costs to China.
The United States Has Not Lost the South China Sea
By Tuan N. Pham
Despite some setbacks, the United States has not lost influence in the vital waterway.
Rocket System on Fiery Cross Reef Highlights Problem of Defining 'Militarization'
By Steven Stashwick
Lack of a useful U.S. definition helps China deflect criticism.
China-Built World’s Largest Amphibious Aircraft Gears Up for Maiden Flight
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China’s enormous amphibious aircraft completed crucial ground tests over the weekend.
Maiden Flight of China-Built World’s Largest Amphibious Aircraft Set for May
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China's new aircraft will be capable of quickly moving cargo and personnel to contested islands in the South China Sea.
New Chinese Missile Installations in Spratlys?
By Steven Stashwick
Structures might house long-range SAMs as China inches closer to "militarization" of islands.
Perpetual Stalemate: China Can Neither Be Dislodged From the South China Sea Nor Control It
By Steven Stashwick
Former U.S., Australian officials say it’s “too late” and PLA assessment says China “cannot be optimistic”.
New Weapons on China’s Artificial Islands Don’t Violate 'Non-Militarization' of South China Sea
By Steven Stashwick
Installation may raise tensions, but China has long excluded “necessary defense” from its pledge.
China and US Navies Conduct Joint Search and Rescue Drill
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Chinese and U.S. navies also held a Code for Unplanned Encounters at Sea exercise.
Top US Naval Officer in Asia Calls for Military Transparency in China Visit
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet urged the Chinese military to be more transparent about its intentions.
US Navy Warship Makes 1st China Visit Since South China Sea Arbitration Ruling
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer arrived in the Chinese port of Qingdao on Monday.
Next Stop Spratly Islands? China Rolls Out World’s Largest Amphibious Aircraft
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China has completed production of one of the world’s largest seaplanes for use in the South China Sea.
South China Sea Tit-for-Tat? China Refuses US Aircraft Carrier Port Call
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Hong Kong port visit of a U.S. Navy command ship, however, appears to be unaffected by the recent announcement.
Cuarteron Reef’s New Radar: The China Coast Guard’s Best New Toy?
By Steven Stashwick
Worry over the radar’s military implications should take a backseat to its civil uses.
What US Intelligence Thinks About China’s Militarization of the South China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
In a letter, the head of the U.S. intelligence community offers insights into China’s activities in the South China Sea.
Philippines Pushes for Joint Naval Patrols With US in South China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Manila pushed for a “more collaborative presence” in the South China during bilateral consultations in Washington D.C.
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