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South China Sea disputes
The South China Sea in 2016: What’s Changed?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Bonnie Glaser with an overview of the current "facts on the water" in the South China Sea.
Is China’s 'Assertiveness' in the South China Sea All About Nationalism?
By Jin Kai
The narrative of a nationalistic China obscures the real dynamics in the South China Sea.
The South China Sea Disputes: Past, Present, and Future
By Young China Watchers
An interview with Bill Hayton, author of The South China Sea: The Struggle for Power in Asia.
South China Sea FONOP No. 3: Coming Soon?
By Ankit Panda
The U.S. Navy may conduct its third freedom of navigation operation in the South China Sea since China started building artificial islands.
China’s $50 Trillion Plan for a Global Energy Grid
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, Scarborough Shoal, Nepal-China military ties, and myth-busting about China's economy. Friday China links.
Obama, Xi Put Positive Spin on US-China Relations
By Shannon Tiezzi
The two presidents are seeking to emphasize the positive amid growing tensions.
Missiles and Signals in the Paracel Islands
By Steven Stashwick
SAMs on Woody Island don’t mean they’re headed for the Spratlys.
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 Taiwan and China Agree on South China Sea Sovereignty
By Ryan Mitchell
To understand today’s conflicts, it is essential to look at the region’s colonial history.
South China Sea: China Has Deployed Anti-Ship Missiles on Woody Island
By Ankit Panda
The People's Liberation Army-Navy's YJ-62 anti-ship cruise missile is now on Woody Island.
South China Sea Update: Understanding the Indonesia-China Row in the Natuna Islands
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran discuss a recent stand-off between Indonesia and China in the South China Sea.
South China Sea: China Slams US-Philippines Rotational Basing Agreement
By Ankit Panda
China cites the announcement of U.S. access to Philippines bases as evidence of militarization in the South China Sea.