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China South China Sea oil rig
November 01, 2019
A Difficult Summer in the South China Sea
By Carl Thayer
Chinese coercive activities persist in one of Asia's hottest flashpoints.
April 09, 2016
Vietnam to China: Move Your Oil Rig out of the South China Sea
By Shannon Tiezzi
China's HYSY 981 is once again operating near the Gulf of Tonkin, to Vietnam's dismay.
June 27, 2015
China's HD-981 Oil Rig Returns, Near Disputed South China Sea Waters
By Ankit Panda
In an unexpected development, China's Haiyang Shiyou 981 oil rig is back in contested waters.
February 11, 2015
China Unveils Major South China Sea Gas Find
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Large yields may further fuel resource extraction efforts in contentious waters.
November 26, 2014
Vietnam, the US, and Japan in the South China Sea
By Alexander L. Vuving
Prospects for regional security hinges heavily on how these actors relate to the South China Sea issue.
July 17, 2014
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?
June 20, 2014
China’s Corruption Watchdog Cracks Down — On the US
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, more oil rigs in the South China Sea and suggestions for US-China relations. Friday China links.
May 26, 2014
China, Vietnam, and the South China Sea
By Shannon Tiezzi
The Diplomat speaks with Dr. Patrick Cronin about the current tensions and the repercussions for China, Vietnam, and ASEAN.
May 23, 2014
Xinhua: ASEAN Should Avoid Being Divided by South China Sea Issue
By Shannon Tiezzi
Vietnam-China tensions, PLA officers indicted, and a terrorist attack in Urumqi: this week's China links.
May 23, 2014
Philippines, Vietnam Reject Xi's Warning Against Military Alliances
By Tyler Roney
Vietnam and the Philippines are growing closer together over Beijing's claims and provocations.
May 20, 2014
China, Taiwan Evacuate Citizens as Vietnam Tightens Security
By Shannon Tiezzi
Fearing further riots, China and Taiwan are evacuating their citizens from Vietnam.
May 16, 2014
In US, Chinese General Defends South China Sea Oil Rig
By Shannon Tiezzi
During a press conference with Martin Dempsey and Fang Fenghui, South China Sea issues dominated the discussion.
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