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UNCLOS South China Sea
July 18, 2016
China Has Much to Gain From the South China Sea Ruling
By Mark E. Rosen
The decision regarding Itu Aba allows China to challenge excessive EEZs claimed by Japan, the U.S., France, and others.
July 14, 2016
The South China Sea Ruling: China's International Law Dilemma
By Thomas E. Kellogg
"China may be entering a new phase of its relationship with the international order."
July 13, 2016
China Keeps the Upper Hand, South China Sea Arbitration Ruling Nonwithstanding
By William G. Frasure
The judicial ruling could actually give China the advantage, if Beijing proves it can flout the law with impunity.
July 13, 2016
Taiwan: South China Sea Ruling 'Completely Unacceptable'
By Shannon Tiezzi
Taiwan denounces the tribunal's decision that Itu Aba is a rock, not an island.
July 12, 2016
China: Tribunal Ruling 'Null and Void', Will Not Affect South China Sea Claims
By Shannon Tiezzi
Beijing continues to push its South China Sea claims, though many were struck down by an arbitral tribunal today.
July 11, 2016
China and UNCLOS: An Inconvenient History
By Zheng Wang
As South China Sea tensions rise, Beijing rethinks its relationship with the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.
July 08, 2016
Why the South China Sea Arbitration Case Matters (Even if China Ignores It)
By Tara Davenport
The Philippines v. China case has value far beyond the simple question of China's compliance.
June 24, 2016
China's Curious South China Sea Negotiation Policy
By David A. Welch
What would China expect to achieve with bilateral negotiations on maritime disputes?
June 22, 2016
Reality Check: Who Lacks Self-Restraint in the South China Sea?
By Jacqueline Espenilla
A look at the legal precedents that help define China and the Philippines' favorite accusation.
June 17, 2016
After the South China Sea Ruling
By Tuan N. Pham
The long-awaited Tribunal’s merits ruling will come soon. What happens then?
June 16, 2016
South China Sea: A Legal Analysis of China's Maritime Claims
By Tuan N. Pham
How China seeks to shape maritime law to legitimize its claims.
January 27, 2016
The South China Sea Arbitration Case Could Exacerbate Disputes in the South China Sea
By Wu Shicun
"The Tribunal’s decision is illogical, unfair, and risks escalating tensions in the South China Sea."