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Paracel Islands
1 Year Later: Reflections on China's Oil Rig 'Sovereignty-Making' in the South China Sea
By Ankit Panda
What is the long-term significance of China's decision to move an oil rig into Vietnam's exclusive economic zone in May 2014?
Reclamation, Arbitration, Competition: South China Sea Situation Report
By Ankit Panda
The Diplomat's editors discuss recent events in the South China Sea.
Beijing’s Fait Accompli in the South China Sea
By Koh Swee Lean Collin
China is achieving its foreign policy objectives without firing a shot.
South China Sea: China Is Building on the Paracels As Well
By Victor Robert Lee
It’s not just the Spratlys, China is constructing military facilities on the Paracel Islands too.
China Challenges ASEAN with Land Fills in South China Sea
By Luke Hunt
With ongoing reclamation work, the outlook for the region remains grim.
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.
How Close Is China to Another South China Sea Airstrip?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Beijing could have a second airstrip in the South China Sea by the end of 2015.
Vietnam, the US, and Japan in the South China Sea
By Alexander L. Vuving
Prospects for regional security hinges heavily on how these actors relate to the South China Sea issue.
China Builds Military Airstrip in Disputed South China Sea
By Zachary Keck
The new military airstrip is part of China's ongoing effort to strengthen its ability to patrol the South China Sea.
China Revamps South China Sea Cruise Line
By Shannon Tiezzi
Over a year old, China's cruise service to the Paracels is going strong.
A US-Vietnam Alliance? Not So Fast.
By Teddy Pham
Expectations that Hanoi will enter Washington’s embrace appear unrealistic as the pro-Chinese camp prevails in Vietnam.
Strategic Trust, an Oil Rig and Vietnam’s Dilemma
By Nguyen Huu Tuc
Vietnam is forced to decide between territorial integrity and its relationship with China.