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South China Sea
Vietnam on Record Pace for Spratly Island Construction in 2024, Report Says
By Sebastian Strangio
Over the past six months, the country has reclaimed almost as much new land as it did in the previous two years combined, closing the gap with China's "island fortresses."
Freedom of the Seas Requires US Leadership
By David F. Lasseter
U.S.-led Freedom of Navigation operations have dropped off in the South China Sea, at the same time as China has intensified its coercive actions in the region.
Philippines Vows to Protect Filipino Fishermen Amid Chinese Fishing Ban
By Sebastian Strangio
The annual ban comes at a time of growing tension between Beijing and Manila in the South China Sea.
The China Coast Guard and Beijing’s Strategic Ambiguity
By TSURUTA Jun
Chinese law is creating ambiguity at sea. Other coastal states need to respond.
Philippines to Probe Recording of Alleged South China Sea Agreement
By Sebastian Strangio
The recording, released this week by the Chinese embassy in Manila, purports to lay out a "new model" for managing tensions at Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands.
Philippines Won’t Use Water Cannons in Maritime Standoff With China, Marcos Says
By Sebastian Strangio
The past year has seen a string of confrontations between Philippine and Chinese vessels in contested parts of the South China Sea.
Anwar Ibrahim Has a China Problem at Luconia Shoals
By Ganesh Sahathevan
The repeated Chinese incursions in the country’s exclusive economic zone are a problem for Malaysia – and for the region as a whole.
It’s Time for Closer Japan-US Cooperation on Climate Security
By Khang Pham
For Japan to be a true “global partner” of the U.S., it needs to closely align its approach to climate change threats with that of its most important ally.
Philippines Again Accuses China of Inflaming Maritime Tensions
By Sebastian Strangio
Earlier this week, two Philippine vessels were damaged in the latest confrontation with China Coast Guard patrol boats in the South China Sea.
China Coast Guard Again Fires Water Cannons at Philippine Vessels Near Disputed Shoal
By Sebastian Strangio
The incident near Chinese-occupied Scarborough Shoal caused damage to two vessels, the Philippine government said.
Philippines Denies Chinese Claim About South China Sea ‘Agreement’
By Sebastian Strangio
Earlier this month, a Chinese embassy spokesperson said that the two nations had reached a "common understanding" on the dispute.
France, Philippines to Begin Negotiating Reciprocal Access Agreement
By Sebastian Strangio
The two sides say that the pact, first announced late last year, will create a foundation for enhanced defense cooperation.