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Land reclamation in the South China Sea
July 11, 2018
China's Island Build-Up: The View From Space
By SpaceKnow
Satellite images reveal the scope of China's expanded presence.
May 10, 2018
Is the South China Sea Dispute a Foregone Conclusion?
By Jansen Tham
China has gained an irreversible advantage in the South China Sea.
April 14, 2017
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.
August 05, 2016
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."
July 19, 2016
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.
July 08, 2016
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.
June 25, 2016
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.
April 13, 2016
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.
April 09, 2016
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.
March 29, 2016
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.
February 20, 2016
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.
February 05, 2016
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.
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