China South China Sea Strategy

Heightened China-Philippines tension around Second Thomas Shoal could escalate to military skirmishes – and that’s a chance Beijing appears willing to take.

The proposed meeting follows a flurry of Chinese engagements with Southeast Asia in recent months.

The foreign minister’s trip was about much more than COVID-19 vaccines.

Is Beijing merely trying to avoid provocation, or is there a more serious problem with its artificial island bases in the South China Sea?

Is China quietly securitizing marine environmental protection in the South China Sea?

Beijing is putting up a brash front to hide its growing insecurity.

Southeast Asian states like Malaysia are having to both deal with a global health crisis and step up defense of their South China Sea claims.

An interview with Greg Poling, director of the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative at CSIS.

With some reverse thinking, smaller nations may be able to deter a major power.

It might not make headlines like missile tests, but the Sansha 2 is a major boost for China’s capabilities.

Beijing is now consolidating its gains in the region – and its control.

China’s increased capability for joint operations means Taiwan must rethink the Chinese military threat.