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China maritime disputes
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.
China’s Charm Offensive: A Temporary, Tactical Change
By Paul J. Leaf
China is playing nice for now, but there are cracks in its friendly smile.
China’s Maritime Machinations: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
By Mark J. Valencia
Beijing needs to improve its image on the South China Sea. A new white paper is a positive first step.
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.
Chinese Fishermen in Troubled Waters
By Zhang Hongzhou
Strategic issues are not the only driver behind the recent incidents involving Chinese fishermen.
China’s 4 Principles in the South China Sea Dispute
By Jiye Kim
China is slowly crafting a policy for its regional maritime disputes. Could it open the door to negotiation?
Learning From China’s Oil Rig Standoff With Vietnam
By Paul J. Leaf
Understanding the motives behind Beijing’s provocation will help the US and its partners deal with future incidents.
So China Moved Its Oil Rig. What Now?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Why did China move its oil rig, and what does that mean for the future?
Manila Gives Thumbs-Up to Japan's Defense Reforms
By Shannon Tiezzi
Philippine President Benigno Aquino visited Japan Tuesday, another signal of closer ties between the two countries.
Is China Changing Its Approach to Maritime Disputes?
By Jin Kai
China may be shifting its strategy from "reactive assertiveness" to proactive engagement.