The 2019 NDAA calls on the U.S. Department of Defense to make public Chinese militarization activities in the South China Sea.

Why words matter.

Satellite images reveal the scope of China's expanded presence.

A lot, if you ask the U.S. Senate.

There is no longer any reason for China to acknowledge the diplomatic fig leaf of Xi Jinping’s “militarization” assurance.

What is left for the United States to do about China's militarization of the South China Sea?

Missiles are unambiguous 'militarization' of disputed islands.

The United States Navy has carried out another freedom of navigation operation around Mischief Reef.

Vietnam fought China in the South China Sea before and it should be ready to do so again.

The Philippine president made clear that he does not view China's South China Sea installations as a direct threat.

A look at China's militarization of its artificial islands in high resolution.

Recent events near Pag-asa Island raise distressing questions.

A new pattern of Chinese bellicosity?

The framework appears to focus on general principles, with no agreement on binding rules just yet.

China’s enormous amphibious aircraft completed crucial ground tests over the weekend.

China's new aircraft will be capable of quickly moving cargo and personnel to contested islands in the South China Sea.