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Paracel Islands
Vietnam Protests ‘Brutal’ Chinese Attack on Fishermen in Paracel Islands
By Sebastian Strangio
Beijing claims that the Vietnamese fishing boat was operating illegally in Chinese waters, and that its actions caused "no injuries."
Situating the Battle of the Paracel Islands in Modern Vietnam-China Relations
By Khang Vu
Good relations with China have necessitated the downplaying of past conflicts by both countries.
Vietnam Criticizes China, Philippines For South China Sea Activities
By Sebastian Strangio
A Foreign Ministry spokesperson accused the two nations of "violating the sovereign rights and jurisdictions of Vietnam" in separate recent incidents.
Making Sense of the 2020 US South China Sea Policy Update
By Ankit Panda
Greg Poling joins the podcast to discuss revisions to U.S. South China Sea policy.
Reviewing Vietnam’s ‘Struggle’ Options in the South China Sea
By Derek Grossman
What are Hanoi’s options to push back on Beijing?
Making Sense of China’s Latest Bid to Administer Sovereignty in the South China Sea
By Ankit Panda
New additions to ‘Sansha’ City and a naming exercise for submerged features are the latest in Beijing’s sovereignty-seeking toolkit.
South China Sea: US State Department Criticizes China for Reported Ramming, Sinking of Vietnamese Fishing Boat
By Ankit Panda
The U.S. State Department said it was “seriously concerned” by the incident.
Japan’s Options in the South China Sea
By Yoji Koda
With some reverse thinking, smaller nations may be able to deter a major power.
China’s New 8,000-Ton South China Sea Supply Ship
By Zachary Haver
It might not make headlines like missile tests, but the Sansha 2 is a major boost for China’s capabilities.
Decoding Australia’s Strange Silence Over China’s Transgressions in the South China Sea
By Tuan Anh Luc
What will it take for Canberra to pipe up?
The PLARF’s New Hainan Island Base and China’s Recent Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile Tests
By Ankit Panda
The first-known Chinese tests of an anti-ship ballistic missile into the South China Sea may have inaugurated a new PLARF base.
Vietnam Investigates Fishing Boat Sinking in South China Sea
By Ankit Panda
China and Vietnam have presented different accounts of what led to the sinking of a fishing boat near in the Paracel Islands.
From a Slow Simmer to a Boil: Managing Tensions in a Heating South China Sea
By Tuan Anh Luc
Tensions are rising in the South China Sea.
The South China Sea Conundrum for the United States
By Robert Farley
What is left for the United States to do about China's militarization of the South China Sea?
China Signaling it May Finally 'Militarize' the South China Sea Officially
By Steven Stashwick
Response to U.S. warship reveals pretext for deployments to Spratly Islands bases.
China Reacts Angrily to Latest US South China Sea Freedom of Navigation Operation
By Ankit Panda
China says the latest U.S. freedom of navigation operation "infringed upon" its sovereignty.
US Navy Destroyer Conducts Freedom of Navigation Operation Near China-Held Island
By Ankit Panda
Just 39 days after a first operation, the Trump administration authorizes a second FONOP in the South China Sea.
China, ASEAN Come to Agreement on a Framework South China Sea Code of Conduct
By Ankit Panda
The framework appears to focus on general principles, with no agreement on binding rules just yet.
South China Sea: Is China Considering Construction Work at Scarborough Shoal Again?
By Ankit Panda
New signs emerge that the prospect of Chinese construction at South China Sea hasn't entirely faded since 2016.
South China Sea: China Continues Construction Work on North Island in Paracel Group
By Ankit Panda
Satellite imagery shows additional Chinese work on its island possessions in the Paracel group.
Expect a Heavier US Presence in the South China Sea, But What Can It Achieve?
By Steven Stashwick
Administration objectives are still unclear, but maintaining the regional status quo may be the most realistic.
More FONOPs Coming Soon to the South China Sea?
By Ankit Panda
Trump is reportedly close to making his choices on the future of U.S. FONOPs in the South China Sea.
Rex Tillerson, Trump's Secretary of State Nominee, Has a Dangerous Idea for the South China Sea
By Ankit Panda
During his confirmation hearing, Rex Tillerson proposed an audacious move against China in the South China Sea.
US Sanctions Against China Over the East and South China Seas: A Serious Proposal?
By Ankit Panda
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio introduced a bill that would force U.S. sanctions against China over its maritime behavior.
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