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South China Sea: A Legal Analysis of China's Maritime Claims
By Tuan N. Pham
How China seeks to shape maritime law to legitimize its claims.
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.
Why China Shouldn't Denounce UNCLOS
By Tara Davenport
As the South China Sea judgment looms, some say China should drop out of UNCLOS. That's not a viable option.
Taiwan’s President Ma to Visit Disputed South China Sea Island
By Shannon Tiezzi
Ma Ying-jeou plans to visit Itu Aba tomorrow, to the consternation of the U.S. and Vietnam.
The South China Sea Arbitration Case Could Exacerbate Disputes in the South China Sea
By Wu Shicun
"The Tribunal’s decision is illogical, unfair, and risks escalating tensions in the South China Sea."
China Brings Push for Cyber Sovereignty to the UN
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, links on the Moranbong Band, the Taiwan arms sale, and the South China Sea. Your weekly China news roundup.
Philippine FM: China’s 9-Dash Line a ‘Berlin Wall of the Sea’
By Shannon Tiezzi
Before an arbitral tribunal, the Philippines' foreign secretary slams China's actions in the South China Sea.
Arguments Open in Philippine Case Against China's South China Sea Claims
By Shannon Tiezzi
After winning a victory on the issue of jurisdiction, Manila moves to arguments about the merits of its case.
Taiwan's South China Sea Headache
By Shannon Tiezzi
Caught between its own territorial claims and international criticism of the "nine-dashed line", what is Taiwan to do?
International Law Is the Real Threat to China's South China Sea Claims
By Jill Goldenziel
If an arbitral tribunal finds China in breach of UNCLOS, the international pressure on Beijing would be enormous.
Don’t Believe China’s South China Sea Case Statement
By Do Viet Cuong
Beijing’s statement on the case has little basis in international law.
China: Court Ruling on South China Sea Case 'Null and Void'
By Shannon Tiezzi
More on the South China Sea and China's fifth plenum, plus updates on Nepal and China's EU diplomacy. Friday links.