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How Taiwan Can Upstage China
Taiwan’s South China Sea claims are outdated. It could earn some vital regional goodwill by abandoning them.
China's Perception Vacuum
China claims its rise is peaceful. But if other countries don’t believe it, it doesn’t matter how many times it says it.
The Limits of China as Villain
The current tensions in the South China Sea can’t just be blamed on Beijing. The shortcomings of ASEAN have played a big part.
Asia’s Maritime Confidence Crisis
The US, China and Southeast Asian nations look likely to keep clashing in the South China Sea. But there are ways to ease tensions.
China, Vietnam to Hold Talks
China and Vietnam are set to hold talks aimed at easing tensions in their ongoing South China Sea dispute.
Did US Push China Over the Edge?
As tensions rise in the South China Sea, analysts are left wondering why China is suddenly pushing its territorial claims so firmly.
China to US: Keep Out
China warns the United States and other nations to keep out of a territorial dispute in the South China Sea.
Scotland's Lesson for China
History shows the dangers of countries stretching themselves too thin. China’s military should keep this in mind.
China Warns of 'Counterstrikes'
China’s state-run media warns of possible military action in the ongoing row with Vietnam in the South China Sea.
Weakness of the ASEAN Way
The South China Sea row highlights how much influence ASEAN has lost compared with Beijing.
Why US Can’t Contain China
China seems worried the US is trying to contain it in Southeast Asia. Even if it were, there are many reasons why it couldn’t.
Why Not to Sweat About China
Its current row with Vietnam in the South China Sea has alarmed many observers. But a similar spat with Japan shows that conflict isn’t inevitable.