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South China Sea disputes
Why China Dreads a Hillary Clinton Presidency
By Shannon Tiezzi
Chinese leaders got to know Clinton well when she was secretary of state -- and didn't much like what they saw.
South China Sea Update: Assessing the US Freedom of Navigation Operation in the Paracel Islands
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran discuss recent developments in the South China Sea.
Incentivizing Multilateralism in the South China Sea
By Kailash K Prasad
How might claimants encourage a multilateral approach to the troubled waters?
Return of the FONOP: US Navy Destroyer Asserts Freedom of Navigation in Paracel Islands
By Ankit Panda
On Saturday, the USS Curtis Wilbur sailed within 12 nautical miles of a disputed island in the Paracel Islands.
From South China Sea Island, Taiwan's President Presents 'Roadmap' for Peace
By Shannon Tiezzi
Ma Ying-jeou reaffirmed Taiwan's sovereignty claims but also offered a plan for moving beyond the disputes.
The Philippines’ Dubious Claims in South China Sea Arbitration
By Kuan-Hsiung Wang
Manila is undermining its own efforts to resolve South China Sea disputes.
Philippines Pushes for Joint Naval Patrols With US in South China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Manila pushed for a “more collaborative presence” in the South China during bilateral consultations in Washington D.C.
Everything You Wanted to Know About the USS Lassen's FONOP in the South China Sea
By Ankit Panda
U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter finally comes out with a comprehensive account of the USS Lassen's FONOP.
China Defends Airstrip Construction in the South China Sea
By Shannon Tiezzi
After the first test landing on a new runway in the Spratly, China is highlighting the civilian uses for its airstrip.
Vietnam Protests as China Lands Civilian Aircraft on Newly Constructed Spratly Airstrip
By Ankit Panda
The Vietnamese foreign ministry described the move as a "serious infringement" of its sovereignty.
Philippines to (Finally) Join China's Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
By Shannon Tiezzi
After months of debate, Manila will become the last founding member of the AIIB.
Philippine 'Freedom Voyage' Lands on Disputed Island in South China Sea
By Shannon Tiezzi
Defying China and the Philippine government, an activist group lands 47 people on Thitu Island.