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China maritime disputes
Chinese Double Standards in the Maritime Domain
By Tuan N. Pham
Beijing clearly understands its maritime rights, but does not necessarily tolerate and accept the same rights for others.
China Coast Guard’s New ‘Monster’ Ship Completes Maiden Patrol in South China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The world’s largest coast guard cutter conducted its first patrol in the contested waters this month.
China's Maritime Great Wall in the South and East China Seas
By Samir Tata
China is building a maritime cordon sanitaire.
India Should Tread Carefully on Missile Sale to Vietnam
By K.S. Venkatachalam
It's important for India not to go out of its way to involve itself in China's maritime disputes.
Is China’s Coast Guard About to Field a Modified PLA Warship?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Images of a new vessel suggest that the China Coast Guard is inducting a new PLA warship into its ranks.
Can China Jump-Start Its Maritime Silk Road in 2016?
By Shannon Tiezzi
A Chinese official mentions plans for the MSR in 2016 -- but nothing truly new.
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.
China’s Maritime Trap
By Wei Zongyou
China needs to rethink its approach to its maritime disputes.
How China Is Expanding Its Coast Guard
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Beijing is converting old frigates into coastguard patrol vessels.
Improving Order in the East China Sea
By Erik French
A stronger Code for Unplanned Encounters at Sea is vital for avoiding the threat posed by interstate incidents at sea.
China Slams US as 'Kibitzer on South China Sea'
By Franz-Stefan Gady
In response to a letter by four US Senators to the Departments of Defense and State, Beijing tries to ridicule the US.
Chinese Maritime Activism: Strategy Or Vagary?
By Ryan D. Martinson
A new study questions the conventional wisdom of a coordinated national strategy.