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US and China in the South China Sea disputes
![Navigating South China Sea Security in 2024 Navigating South China Sea Security in 2024](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2023-12-21-155751.jpg)
Navigating South China Sea Security in 2024
By Sophie Wushuang Yi
A look back at the strategic dynamics of the maritime disputes in 2023, and what we might expect in the new year.
![The 3 Flashpoints That Could Turn a US-China ‘Cold War’ Hot The 3 Flashpoints That Could Turn a US-China ‘Cold War’ Hot](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2017-04-05_18-29-36.jpg)
The 3 Flashpoints That Could Turn a US-China ‘Cold War’ Hot
By Daniel Russel
Beware the crisis hiding in plain sight.
![China-US Relations: What’s Next? China-US Relations: What’s Next?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-35450047340_a03a259e40_b.jpg)
China-US Relations: What’s Next?
By Mark J. Valencia
The status quo is breaking down, and proactive steps must be taken to ensure it’s not replaced by another cold war.
![ASEAN Security 'Centrality' and the South China Sea ASEAN Security 'Centrality' and the South China Sea](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-3431867.jpg)
ASEAN Security 'Centrality' and the South China Sea
By Mark J. Valencia
ASEAN ‘‘centrality’’ in security of the South China Sea is rapidly becoming ever more an unobtainable goal.
![What’s on the Agenda for the Trump-Xi Meeting? What’s on the Agenda for the Trump-Xi Meeting?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2017-04-05_18-29-36.jpg)
What’s on the Agenda for the Trump-Xi Meeting?
By Shannon Tiezzi
To no one's surprise, trade and North Korea top the list. What else will make it into the conversations?
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China-US Relations: Get Ready for a Change
By Teng Jianqun
Moving forward, both sides will have to make adjustments to their usual approach to the relationship.
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Ambiguous Trump Policies Might Accelerate China’s Militarization in the South China Sea
By Steven Stashwick
China could use threats to block its Spratly bases to bolster their military capabilities.
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