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South China Sea disputes
![What Will Mike Pompeo Bring to US-China Ties? What Will Mike Pompeo Bring to US-China Ties?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-800px-u.s._state_department_-_truman_building.jpg)
What Will Mike Pompeo Bring to US-China Ties?
By Ankit Panda
In Mike Pompeo, Donald Trump has the enabler for his multifaceted China policy.
![India, Vietnam Tout International Law, Freedom of Navigation in South China Sea India, Vietnam Tout International Law, Freedom of Navigation in South China Sea](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-40551375612_e47b83a8f8_k.jpg)
India, Vietnam Tout International Law, Freedom of Navigation in South China Sea
By Ankit Panda
The two countries continue their convergence over the South China Sea.
![South China Sea Update: The Philippine-China Tick-Tock and the Royal Navy's Interest in Freedom of Navigation South China Sea Update: The Philippine-China Tick-Tock and the Royal Navy's Interest in Freedom of Navigation](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-3431867.jpg)
South China Sea Update: The Philippine-China Tick-Tock and the Royal Navy's Interest in Freedom of Navigation
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
Where do Rodrigo Duterte and China go next in the South China Sea?
![Duterte: China's South China Sea Installations Aimed at the United States, Not the Philippines Duterte: China's South China Sea Installations Aimed at the United States, Not the Philippines](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-duterte_sona_2016.jpg)
Duterte: China's South China Sea Installations Aimed at the United States, Not the Philippines
By Ankit Panda
The Philippine president made clear that he does not view China's South China Sea installations as a direct threat.
![The British Royal Navy Will Send a Frigate to the South China Sea The British Royal Navy Will Send a Frigate to the South China Sea](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-171128-sutherland-aus-news-2.jpg)
The British Royal Navy Will Send a Frigate to the South China Sea
By Ankit Panda
A Royal Navy frigate will transit the South China Sea to spotlight freedom of navigation.
![New Photographs Show China's South China Sea Artificial Islands Like You've Never Seen Them New Photographs Show China's South China Sea Artificial Islands Like You've Never Seen Them](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-3431867.jpg)
New Photographs Show China's South China Sea Artificial Islands Like You've Never Seen Them
By Ankit Panda
A look at China's militarization of its artificial islands in high resolution.
![Philippine Navy Deploys Japan-Donated TC-90 Aircraft to Scarborough Shoal in South China Sea Philippine Navy Deploys Japan-Donated TC-90 Aircraft to Scarborough Shoal in South China Sea](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-tc-90_04l.jpg)
Philippine Navy Deploys Japan-Donated TC-90 Aircraft to Scarborough Shoal in South China Sea
By Ankit Panda
The deployment was a first for the Philippine Navy.
![Manila's Disappointing Reaction to the US FONOP Near Scarborough Shoal Manila's Disappointing Reaction to the US FONOP Near Scarborough Shoal](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-5643992845_03d27bd3be_b.jpg)
Manila's Disappointing Reaction to the US FONOP Near Scarborough Shoal
By Ankit Panda
If claimant states no longer care about freedom of navigation, the U.S. task in the South China Sea may be impossible.
![South China Sea: US Destroyer Conducts Freedom of Navigation Operations Near Scarborough Shoal South China Sea: US Destroyer Conducts Freedom of Navigation Operations Near Scarborough Shoal](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-5643992845_03d27bd3be_b.jpg)
South China Sea: US Destroyer Conducts Freedom of Navigation Operations Near Scarborough Shoal
By Ankit Panda
USS Hopper sailed within 12 nautical miles of Scarborough Shoal.
![China 2017: Year in Review China 2017: Year in Review](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-president_trump_with_president_xi_april_2017.jpg)
China 2017: Year in Review
By Tuan N. Pham
How might events during the past year foretell Beijing’s actions for 2018?
![Chinese Construction in the South China Sea: Should ASEAN Be Concerned? Chinese Construction in the South China Sea: Should ASEAN Be Concerned?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-08-19_13-41-10.jpg)
Chinese Construction in the South China Sea: Should ASEAN Be Concerned?
By Lee YingHui
With the region largely distracted, ASEAN cannot rely on external help in the South China Sea.
![A South China Sea Code of Conduct: Is Real Progress Possible? A South China Sea Code of Conduct: Is Real Progress Possible?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_17219186975758.jpg)
A South China Sea Code of Conduct: Is Real Progress Possible?
By Lee YingHui
A closer look at steps toward finalizing a long-anticipated Code of Conduct.