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Freedom of navigation operations South China Sea
The Unintended Consequences of the US Freedom of Navigation Operations in the South China Sea
By Brendan S. Mulvaney
The U.S. needs to carefully consider the implications of its South China Sea operations for international law.
Taiwan's South China Sea Headache
By Shannon Tiezzi
Caught between its own territorial claims and international criticism of the "nine-dashed line", what is Taiwan to do?
China: Court Ruling on South China Sea Case 'Null and Void'
By Shannon Tiezzi
More on the South China Sea and China's fifth plenum, plus updates on Nepal and China's EU diplomacy. Friday links.
South China Sea: No Win-Win for China and US
By Bernard Fook Weng Loo and Koh Swee Lean Collin
Neither China nor the U.S. can back down now without losing credibility and face.
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.
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.
Why US South China Sea FON Operations Don’t Make Sense
By Sam Bateman
It’s not exactly clear just what Washington is protesting with this deliberate provocation.
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.
China ‘Will Absolutely Not Permit’ Territorial Violations in South China Sea
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, US-China cyber cooperation, the PLAN in Poland, and more on China's Nobel Prize winner. Friday China links.
US Commander Warns China Against ‘Revising’ International Law in the South China Sea
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A veiled warning implores Beijing to stop undermining the global rules-based system.
US Navy Ready to Sail Within 12 Nautical Miles of China's Artificial Islands in the South China Sea
By Shannon Tiezzi
Two reports say the long-awaited freedom of navigation operations may commence in the next weeks or even days.
Why We Need South China Sea Freedom of Navigation Patrols
By Sean P. Henseler
The current administration must approve these operations as soon as possible.