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Scarborough Shoal
South China Sea: Coming Chinese Land Reclamation at Scarborough Shoal?
By Ankit Panda
The top U.S. naval officer has expressed concerns that China may be expanding its presence at Scarborough Shoal.
South China Sea: The Story of the Tanmen Fishermen
By Zhang Hongzhou
Local fishermen are often on the front lines of the South China Sea disputes.
A Legal Analysis of the Philippine-China Arbitration Ruling
By James Kraska
The ruling offers a glimpse into what to expect in the decision on the merits.
Should the Philippines’ South China Sea Case Against China Proceed?
By Sean Mirski
China argues that it should not, on jurisdictional grounds.
Philippines versus China: Might, Right, and International Law in the South China Sea
By Ankit Panda
The Diplomat's Ankit Panda, Shannon Tiezzi, and Prashanth Parameswaran discuss the South China Sea.
US Must Hold Firm in South China Sea Dispute
By Joseph A. Bosco
Backing away now will be seen in Beijing and elsewhere as a further erosion of U.S. credibility.
Beijing’s Formidable Strategy in the South China Sea
By Chunjuan Nancy Wei
Beijing is prevailing over its neighbors in the South China Sea. It may also have the solution.
China, Philippines Spar Over South China Sea Run-Ins
By Shannon Tiezzi
Manila and Beijing clashed over a series of run-ins between their citizens and militaries in disputed areas.
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.
US, Philippines to Hold Expanded War Games
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The annual exercises are set to double in size.
Philippines Accuses China of Ramming Boats in South China Sea
By Shannon Tiezzi
Once again, the Philippine government is publicizing China's bad behavior in the South China Sea.
Philippines Wages 'Mapfare' Against China
By Ankit Panda
With a new map exhibit, the Philippines tries to repudiate China's historical claims to South China Sea territories.