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South China Sea
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Meets Xi Jinping: First Takeaways
By Ankit Panda
Rodrigo Duterte's first meeting with his Chinese counterpart suggests bilateral rapprochement on a range of issues.
US Navy Expanding Ability to Sustain Operations in South China Sea
By Steven Stashwick
Agreements with partners and new at-sea capabilities will help ships repair and replenish locally.
Next US President's Asia-Pacific Inbox: 8 Issues to Watch in Obama's Final 100 Days
By Ankit Panda
As Obama enters his last hundred days in office, Asia remains in flux.
Duterte: No Bargaining With China on South China Sea
By Ankit Panda
The Philippine president suggested that he would bring up the July 12 ruling on the South China Sea when he visits China.
China Launches 3 New Stealth Warships
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China's corvette construction program continues.
John F. Lehman, Former US Secretary of the Navy, on the South China Sea
By Constantin Wangenheim
John F. Lehman, former U.S. secretary of the navy, speaks to The Diplomat on U.S. strategy in the South China Sea.
South China Sea: Indonesian Military Stages Massive Natuna Sea Exercise
By Ankit Panda
Indonesian President Joko Widodo observed the exercises, underlining the importance of the Natuna Islands.
South China Sea: China Activates First Desalination Plant on Woody Island
By Ankit Panda
The activation of China's first desalination plant on Woody Island improves the island's livability.
China Defense Ministry: 'Military Will Not Sit Idle' if Japan Expands Involvement in South China Sea
By Ankit Panda
The Chinese Ministry of National Defense warns Japan against getting too involved in the South China Sea.
An Arms Race in Southeast Asia?
By Koh Swee Lean Collin
Yes, Southeast Asian states are bulking up their militaries – but that doesn’t necessarily translate to an arms race.
South China Sea: What's Taiwan Building on Itu Aba?
By Ankit Panda
Whatever Taipei's building on the west side of Itu Aba, it doesn't want to talk about it.
The Danger of Letting China Set the Pace in the South China Sea
By Steven Stashwick
ASEAN-China Code of Conduct will languish as long as China sets the pace in the South China Sea.