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Can the US Be Reassured by China’s Quiet Compliance With Court Ruling at Scarborough Shoal?
April 14, 2017

Can the US Be Reassured by China’s Quiet Compliance With Court Ruling at Scarborough Shoal?

By Steven Stashwick
Filipino Fishermen are now ‘canaries in the coal mine’ at contested shoal.

China’s Evolving Economic Statecraft
April 12, 2017

China’s Evolving Economic Statecraft

By Greg Levesque
Beijing’s use of commercial actors to carry out Party-state objectives requires a coordinated response.
China Building on Scarborough Shoal? Don't Hold Your Breath.
September 09, 2016

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.

How the US Misjudged the South China Sea, Part II
August 05, 2016

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."

China Flies 'Strategic' Bomber Over Disputed Feature in South China Sea
July 19, 2016

China Flies 'Strategic' Bomber Over Disputed Feature in South China Sea

By Franz-Stefan Gady
It remains unclear whether the flight over Scarborough Shoal occurred before or after the July 12 PCA verdict.

US Navy Destroyers Patrol Near China’s Man-Made Islands in South China Sea
July 08, 2016

US Navy Destroyers Patrol Near China’s Man-Made Islands in South China Sea

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The United States tries to signal resolve ahead of a court ruling on Chinese territorial claims in the South China Sea.

Did a US ‘Line in the Sand’ at Scarborough Shoal Just Wash Away?
June 25, 2016

Did a US ‘Line in the Sand’ at Scarborough Shoal Just Wash Away?

By Steven Stashwick
Philippine President-elect saying no to war with China over disputed shoal complicates U.S. deterrence effort.
Reality Check: Who Lacks Self-Restraint in the South China Sea?
June 22, 2016

Reality Check: Who Lacks Self-Restraint in the South China Sea?

By Jacqueline Espenilla
A look at the legal precedents that help define China and the Philippines' favorite accusation.

The South China Sea in 2016: What’s Changed?
April 13, 2016

The South China Sea in 2016: What’s Changed?

By Shannon Tiezzi
Bonnie Glaser with an overview of the current "facts on the water" in the South China Sea.

China’s $50 Trillion Plan for a Global Energy Grid
April 01, 2016

China’s $50 Trillion Plan for a Global Energy Grid

By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, Scarborough Shoal, Nepal-China military ties, and myth-busting about China's economy. Friday China links.

Why China Might Seek to Occupy Scarborough Shoal
March 29, 2016

Why China Might Seek to Occupy Scarborough Shoal

By Robert Klipper
Recent activity suggests China might build a base on Scarborough Shoal. Here's the strategic rationale.
What US Intelligence Thinks About China’s Militarization of the South China Sea
March 10, 2016

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.

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