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South China Sea disputes
South China Sea: What 12 Nautical Miles Does and Doesn’t Mean
By Graham Webster
What does Washington actually hope to accomplish by sailing within 12 nm of Chinese claims in the South China Sea?
Which South China Sea Island Holds the Greatest Military Significance?
By Greg Austin
Hainan and China’s unfinished frontier wars.
U.S.-China Relations: What Now?
By Shannon Tiezzi
With the much anticipated state visit now over, what comes next?
6 Takeaways from Xi Jinping's US Visit
By Shannon Tiezzi
Cyber issues, the South China Sea disputes, economic issues, and military-to-military ties all featured on the Xi-Obama agenda.
The Truth About US Freedom of Navigation Patrols in the South China Sea
By Shannon Tiezzi
US patrols within 12 nautical miles of China's artificial islands have a complicated legal basis.
Salvaging Xi’s Visit to the US
By Shannon Tiezzi
With U.S.-China tensions seemingly at an all-time-high, what can Xi's visit accomplish?
Chinese Admiral: South China Sea ‘Belongs to China’
By Franz-Stefan Gady
At a recent naval conference a Chinese Vice Admiral did not mince words.
The Missing Piece of US-China Relations: Trust
By Michael Tai
"U.S. antipathy to China is rooted in angst about its rise and the prospect of American decline."
Philippines Asks for US Military Assistance in South China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Manila feels harassed by Beijing when resupplying its military personnel in the West Philippine Sea.
Who Will ‘Win’ in the Philippines’ South China Sea Case Against China?
By Truong-Minh Vu and Trang Pham
A look at what the case could mean for Asia and Beijing's 'peaceful rise.'
Philippine Nationalism and the South China Sea
By Alexandre Dor
Manila's South China Sea strategy is more about strengthening national unity than changing China’s behavior.
Pentagon Denounces 'Excessive Maritime Claims' in the South China Sea
By Shannon Tiezzi
China isn't the only country that comes under fire, but its capabilities make it the Pentagon's chief concern.