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South China Sea
A Closer Look at China's Critical South China Sea Submarine Base
By Damen Cook
A deeper look at Yulin-East, China's burgeoning submarine bastion in the South China Sea.
South China Sea: China Continues Construction Work on North Island in Paracel Group
By Ankit Panda
Satellite imagery shows additional Chinese work on its island possessions in the Paracel group.
China's Navy Will 'Intercept' and 'Follow' Military Vessels and Aircraft
By Ankit Panda
The Chinese navy will "will intercept any intruding aircraft and follow every military vessel in areas under our responsibility."
What Is Japan's Regional Threat Environment and Defense Strategy?
By Ankit Panda
How does Japan see its threat environment and what are its defense priorities?
China's Most Important South China Sea Military Base
By Damen Cook
The Yulin Naval Base is shaping up to be the most strategically important military base in the South China Sea.
For the United States, Freedom of Navigation in Asia Concerns More Than Just China
By Ankit Panda
The United States' freedom of navigation program focuses on more than just China.
China Slows the Pace on Its Defense Spending Growth in 2017
By Ankit Panda
Anticipating slower overall growth, China slows the pace of its year-on-year defense spending growth.
War Kills: Understanding Military Capabilities in Context
By Franz-Stefan Gady
What we still don’t talk about when we talk about war.
Did Trump Get Something Out of Xi in Exchange for Affirming 'One China'?
By Ankit Panda
“The president always gets something.”
Is China Ready for Global Leadership?
By Dingding Chen
Yes and no, but China should get ready for global leadership if the U.S. further retreats from the world.
After Trump-Xi Call, US-China Interactions Expand, But Direction Remains Unclear
By Ankit Panda
Trump's affirmation of the United States' 'one China' policy has allowed for more high-level U.S.-China activity.
China Mulls Maritime Law Revisions, Codifying Its South China Sea Practices
By Ankit Panda
Freedom of navigation with Chinese characteristics may be incoming.