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A Closer Look at the South China Sea
By Shannon Tiezzi
Bonnie Glaser discusses the issues at play in the South China Sea disputes and what can be done to address them.
Is There a Silver Lining to China's South China Sea Land Reclamation?
By Shannon Tiezzi
China's land reclamation projects could be a precursor to a final definition of the "nine dash line."
China’s Lawful Position on the South China Sea
By Greg Austin
China is not helping itself by refusing to define its understanding of the nine-dashed line.
The Nine-Dashed Line: 'Engraved in Our Hearts'
By Zheng Wang
How China's "nine dash line" claims (including James Shoal) have been taught in Chinese schools since the 1940s.
Indonesia: A Bigger Role in the South China Sea?
By Bruno Hellendorff & Thierry Kellner
As Indonesia goes to the polls, the expectations of its international partners are growing.
Taiwan Will Not Cooperate With China in South China Sea
By Shannon Tiezzi
Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council said Taipei will not cooperate Beijing to advance maritime territorial claims.
South China Sea Clash: Asia’s Dangerous Game
By Sreeram Chaulia
It is time for East Asia to step up cooperation to check expansionist tendencies.
China, US, Japan React to Philippines' UNCLOS Case
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, reactions to Pyongyang's nuclear ambitions and Chinese views of Malaysia after Flight 370. Friday China links.
Indonesia’s South China Sea Options
By Clint Richards
Indonesia has the potential to defend its maritime interests, but for now it will need a partner.
China Fires Water Cannons at Philippine Fishermen
By Zachary Keck
A top Philippines military officer said China's Coast Guard fired water cannons at fishermen in the Scarborough Shoal.
U.S. Policy for the South China Sea
By Zachary Keck and Ankit Panda
The Diplomat's Zachary Keck and Ankit Panda discuss recent U.S. comments on the South China Sea, and much more.
US Challenges China’s Nine-Dash Line Claim
By Zachary Keck
In a clear policy shift, Washington is now challenging the basis of China’s claim to most of the South China Sea.