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Spratly Islands
Revealed: China's Reasons for Island-Building in the South China Sea
By Shannon Tiezzi
For the first time, China's Foreign Ministry went into detail on the purpose of land reclamation in the South China Sea.
Will This Plane Let China Control the South China Sea?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A new aircraft would be capable of quickly shuttling Chinese cargo and personnel to the contested Spratly Islands.
China Slams US as 'Kibitzer on South China Sea'
By Franz-Stefan Gady
In response to a letter by four US Senators to the Departments of Defense and State, Beijing tries to ridicule the US.
China Challenges ASEAN with Land Fills in South China Sea
By Luke Hunt
With ongoing reclamation work, the outlook for the region remains grim.
China’s Lawful Position on the South China Sea
By Greg Austin
China is not helping itself by refusing to define its understanding of the nine-dashed line.
How Close Is China to Another South China Sea Airstrip?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Beijing could have a second airstrip in the South China Sea by the end of 2015.
Vietnam, the US, and Japan in the South China Sea
By Alexander L. Vuving
Prospects for regional security hinges heavily on how these actors relate to the South China Sea issue.
China's Spratlys Airstrip Will Raise South China Sea Stakes
By Ankit Panda
Beijing is developing a man-made island on Fiery Cross Reef in the Spratlys.
China Naval Chief Conducts ‘Unprecedented’ Survey of Disputed Reefs
By Zachary Keck
PLA Navy commander Wu Shengli conducted a survey of Beijing's reclamation projects in the disputed South China Sea.
Southeast Asia's Emerging Amphibious Forces
By Koh Swee Lean Collin
ASEAN navies are rapidly acquiring amphibious capabilities. Their intentions, however, remain unclear.
Artificial Islands in the South China Sea
By P K Ghosh
With this latest twist, Beijing now appears to feel the time is right to change the facts on the ground.
Why Is China Building Islands in the South China Sea?
By Shannon Tiezzi
A BBC report confirms China's extensive land reclamation projects in the South China Sea. What does Beijing gain?