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Land reclamation in the South China Sea
China's Island Build-Up: The View From Space
By SpaceKnow
Satellite images reveal the scope of China's expanded presence.
Is the South China Sea Dispute a Foregone Conclusion?
By Jansen Tham
China has gained an irreversible advantage in the South China Sea.
Can the US Be Reassured by China’s Quiet Compliance With Court Ruling at Scarborough Shoal?
By Steven Stashwick
Filipino Fishermen are now ‘canaries in the coal mine’ at contested shoal.
How the US Misjudged the South China Sea, Part II
By Xue Li and Xu Yanzhuo
The U.S. misunderstood China's position in the SCS and created a self-fulfilling prophecy of Chinese "aggression."
China Flies 'Strategic' Bomber Over Disputed Feature in South China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
It remains unclear whether the flight over Scarborough Shoal occurred before or after the July 12 PCA verdict.
US Navy Destroyers Patrol Near China’s Man-Made Islands in South China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The United States tries to signal resolve ahead of a court ruling on Chinese territorial claims in the South China Sea.
Did a US ‘Line in the Sand’ at Scarborough Shoal Just Wash Away?
By Steven Stashwick
Philippine President-elect saying no to war with China over disputed shoal complicates U.S. deterrence effort.
The South China Sea in 2016: What’s Changed?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Bonnie Glaser with an overview of the current "facts on the water" in the South China Sea.
The South China Sea Disputes: Past, Present, and Future
By Young China Watchers
An interview with Bill Hayton, author of The South China Sea: The Struggle for Power in Asia.
Why China Might Seek to Occupy Scarborough Shoal
By Robert Klipper
Recent activity suggests China might build a base on Scarborough Shoal. Here's the strategic rationale.
China Hits Back at International Criticisms Over South China Sea Missiles
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, updates to previous reports on Ling Wancheng, Cornwallis Reef, and Liu Xiaobo Plaza. Friday China links.
Chinese Media: Our Artificial Islands Are Better Than Vietnam's
By Shannon Tiezzi
A Chinese media report claims that Vietnamese land reclamation on a Spratly reef was washed away in a typhoon.
A Preview of China-Southeast Asia Relations in 2016
By Xue Li and Xu Yanzhuo
China will look to keep tensions in the South China Sea from impacting its ties with ASEAN.
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.
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.
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.
Pentagon Denounces 'Excessive Maritime Claims' in the South China Sea
By Shannon Tiezzi
China isn't the only country that comes under fire, but its capabilities make it the Pentagon's chief concern.
Southeast Asian Countries Warm to US-Proposed Freeze on South China Sea Land Reclamation
By Shannon Tiezzi
A proposal first aired in 2014 is gaining new traction as tensions rise in the South China Sea.
Philippines versus China: Might, Right, and International Law in the South China Sea
By Ankit Panda
The Diplomat's Ankit Panda, Shannon Tiezzi, and Prashanth Parameswaran discuss the South China Sea.
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