Scarborough Shoal

The U.S. must stand by its treaty ally the Philippines. Not doing would send a troubling message to other allies.

China isn’t looking for conflict in the South China Sea. Indeed, it already seems to be moderating its language over it its spat with the Philippines.

A number of prominent Vietnamese break new ground in backing the Philippines in the Scarborough Shoal row.

Is the spat between China and the Philippines over Scarborough Shoal a sign of what’s to come in the region?

China has launched its annual South China Sea commercial fishing ban. But does it care about conservation?

Keen to shift attention from home, China’s leaders may be tempted to stoke nationalism in the media. It’s risky.