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Paracel Islands
South China Sea: US Navy Destroyer Asserts Freedom of Navigation in Paracel Islands
By Ankit Panda
The FONOP is the first to take place since a July ruling on China's claims in the South China Sea.
South China Sea: China Activates First Desalination Plant on Woody Island
By Ankit Panda
The activation of China's first desalination plant on Woody Island improves the island's livability.
Has China Withdrawn A Long-Range Missile Battery From Woody Island?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Satellite imagery indicates that a HQ-9 battery was taken off Woody Island on or around July 10.
China Hardens Position on South China Sea
By Xie Yanmei
Beijing has moved to clarify its position, but in a direction that could cause more friction.
Before International Court Verdict, China Plans Week-Long South China Sea Military Exercises
By Ankit Panda
The exercises will conclude the day before the highly anticipated verdict in the Philippines' arbitration against China.
As South China Sea Verdict Nears, Washington Must Stand with Manila
By J. Randy Forbes
As the Permanent Court of Arbitration nears a historic verdict, Washington must stand with Manila.
Russia, India, China Address South China Sea in Trilateral Statement
By Ankit Panda
The statement cautions against the internationalization of the disputes.
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.
South China Sea FONOP No. 3: Coming Soon?
By Ankit Panda
The U.S. Navy may conduct its third freedom of navigation operation in the South China Sea since China started building artificial islands.
Missiles and Signals in the Paracel Islands
By Steven Stashwick
SAMs on Woody Island don’t mean they’re headed for the Spratlys.
South China Sea: China Slams US-Philippines Rotational Basing Agreement
By Ankit Panda
China cites the announcement of U.S. access to Philippines bases as evidence of militarization in the South China Sea.
Xi Jinping and Maritime Militarization
By Greg Austin
Fuzzy “pink lines” in the water.