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South China Sea disputes
China-Philippines Relations: Can the 'Rainbow' Last?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Xi's visit was a feel-good exercise, spotlighting cooperation on the Belt and Road and even the South China Sea.
ASEAN Summits Another Lost Opportunity for Progress on the South China Sea
By Mark J. Valencia
If anything, the U.S.-China rivalry on open display has made the situation even more complex.
Xi Jinping Capitalizes on ‘Rainbow After the Rain’ in the Philippines
By Chester Cabalza
Despite warning signs, both Manila and Beijing were determined to celebrate Xi's visit.
Coast Guards’ Role in the South China Sea
By Jay Tristan Tarriela
Far from being a source of conflict, coast guards can help bolster cooperation between states.
How the US-China Trade War Could Impact the South China Sea
By Trinh Le
A nationalist and wounded China, faced with the economic consequences of the trade war, will be a dangerous prospect.
Greg Poling: Imagining an Effective South China Sea Code of Conduct
By Ankit Panda
The Diplomat talks with the chair of CSIS' Expert Working Group on the South China Sea.
From a Slow Simmer to a Boil: Managing Tensions in a Heating South China Sea
By Tuan Anh Luc
Tensions are rising in the South China Sea.
US Navy Destroyer Conducts Freedom of Navigation Operation Near Gaven, Johnson Reefs
By Ankit Panda
The latest U.S. FONOP testing Chinese maritime claims comes at a time of heightened U.S.-China bilateral tensions.
Are France and the UK Here to Stay in the South China Sea?
By Tuan Anh Luc
Are the French and British navies here to stay in the South China Sea?
South China Sea: Philippine Navy Flagship Runs Aground at Half-Moon Shoal
By Ankit Panda
BRP Gregorio del Pilar is being recovered after suffering damage.
Taking Stock of the ASEAN-China South China Sea Code of Conduct Process
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
What lies ahead for the South China Sea?
A Closer Look at the ASEAN-China Single Draft South China Sea Code of Conduct
By Carl Thayer
A sneak peak at the ASEAN-China Single Draft Code of Conduct in the South China Sea Negotiating Text.