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China South China Sea building
May 22, 2017
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.
February 28, 2017
New Chinese Missile Installations in Spratlys?
By Steven Stashwick
Structures might house long-range SAMs as China inches closer to "militarization" of islands.
December 30, 2016
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.
March 07, 2016
Satellite Imagery: China Expands Land Filling at North Island in the Paracels
By Victor Robert Lee
Satellite images also show dredging of a new harbor basin.
February 13, 2016
Satellite Images: China Manufactures Land at New Sites in the Paracel Islands
By Victor Robert Lee
A new helicopter base is seen for the first time at Duncan Island in the South China Sea.
December 20, 2015
Who Is Militarizing the South China Sea?
By Mark J. Valencia
Those making accusations should begin by defining exactly what they mean by “militarization.”
October 29, 2015
Don’t Underestimate Xi Jinping’s Resolve in the South China Sea
By Mu Chunshan
U.S. freedom of navigation operations could spark a more intense reaction than Washington bargained for.
October 27, 2015
US Freedom of Navigation Patrols in the South China Sea: China Reacts
By Shannon Tiezzi
Beijing warned the U.S. that continued patrols would backfire.
October 16, 2015
China Won't 'Militarize' the South China Sea -- But It Will Build Military Facilities There
By Shannon Tiezzi
The Foreign Ministry confirms that China will establish "necessary military facilities" in the South China Sea.
September 18, 2015
The Environmental Cost of China’s South China Sea Construction
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, more on the Tianjin explosions, China previews Xi's trip to DC, and the world's biggest solar plant. China links.
September 16, 2015
South China Sea: Satellite Imagery Shows China’s Buildup on Fiery Cross Reef
By Victor Robert Lee
The new capabilities may include sophisticated over-the-horizon radar.
September 10, 2015
South China Sea: Satellite Imagery Makes Clear China’s Runway Work at Subi Reef
By Victor Robert Lee
New satellite imagery shows work well advanced on a combat-capable air facility.
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