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South China Sea
Will Beijing Deploy 42,000 Drones to Secure the South China Sea?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
American experts stress that China will deploy most of its growing fleet of UAVs locally.
1 Year Later: Reflections on China's Oil Rig 'Sovereignty-Making' in the South China Sea
By Ankit Panda
What is the long-term significance of China's decision to move an oil rig into Vietnam's exclusive economic zone in May 2014?
The Life of Chinese Soldiers in the Spratlys
By Shannon Tiezzi
An article by China's state news service highlights the soldiers on guard in the South China Sea.
Rethinking China’s Maritime Militia Policy
By Zhang Hongzhou
The thinking behind China’s maritime militia policy is becoming increasingly obsolete.
Reclamation, Arbitration, Competition: South China Sea Situation Report
By Ankit Panda
The Diplomat's editors discuss recent events in the South China Sea.
The United States Shouldn't Invite China to RIMPAC 2016 (With a Catch)
By Ankit Panda
Washington should start imposing costs on Beijing for its behavior.
Why the Next US President Should Pivot to the South China Sea
By Thuc D. Pham
The U.S. needs to get proactive and expand the scope of activities with new partners like Vietnam.
US Won't Buy China's Pitch on South China Sea Land Reclamation
By Ankit Panda
Beijing will face an uphill struggle in getting other states with interests in the region to let it have its way.
New PRC South China Sea Bases No Cause to ‘Relax’
By Denny Roy
Yes, massive China construction in the South China Sea is cause for concern.
South China Sea: China's Unprecedented Spratlys Building Program
By Victor Robert Lee
Subi Reef looks next in line for an airstrip, as building and reclamation continue with unprecedented speed.
China Is Building Giant Floating Islands in the South China Sea
By Jack Detsch
A new report reveals China’s plans for 1,000,000 ton battle stations in the South China Sea.
AIIB: China's 'Phase Zero Operation'?
By William Yale
Can Beijing's claim that it wants to provide 'global public goods' via the AIIB be taken at face value?