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Why the Philippines Is Exposing China’s Aggressive Actions in the South China Sea 
April 19, 2023

Why the Philippines Is Exposing China’s Aggressive Actions in the South China Sea 

By Jay Tristan Tarriela
The Philippine Coast Guard has a new responsibility: providing public evidence of China’s unlawful maritime activities. What’s behind the shift?

China’s Conundrum and the Pottery Barn Rule 
March 25, 2023

China’s Conundrum and the Pottery Barn Rule 

By Alexander C. Tan and Neel Vanvari
“You break it, you own it”: China has broken many of its relationships with its neighbors; now Beijing must own the results.
China’s Deep-Sea Motivation for Claiming Sovereignty Over the South China Sea
May 06, 2021

China’s Deep-Sea Motivation for Claiming Sovereignty Over the South China Sea

By Mark Crescenzi and Stephen Gent
At the bottom of the contested waters lies a supply of the rare earth minerals crucial to China’s tech ambitions.

Bill Hayton on the South China Sea in 2020
August 01, 2020

Bill Hayton on the South China Sea in 2020

By Ankit Panda
“There is nothing ‘historic’ about China’s ‘historic rights’ claim” in the South China Sea.

The Environmental Costs of China’s Maritime Ambition
July 28, 2020

The Environmental Costs of China’s Maritime Ambition

By Paula Knack
Too many Chinese vessels, whether fishing boats or dredgers, destroy marine protected areas.

ASEAN’s China Dilemma
October 29, 2019

ASEAN’s China Dilemma

By Trinh Le
China remains both an economic partner and a threat to the stability of the region.

South China Sea Tops Agenda as Philippines’ Duterte Arrives in China
August 30, 2019

South China Sea Tops Agenda as Philippines’ Duterte Arrives in China

By Shannon Tiezzi
Both sides are emphasizing the disputed waters, but for different reasons.
The Cyber Dimension of the South China Sea Clashes
August 05, 2019

The Cyber Dimension of the South China Sea Clashes

By Mark Manantan
China’s alleged cyberattacks come amid rising sentiments in the Philippines over the South China Sea disputes.

What’s Next for the South China Sea?
August 01, 2019

What’s Next for the South China Sea?

By Wu Shicun
Destabilizing headwinds risk overturning the general trend toward peace and stability in the South China Sea.

The ‘Cold Confrontation’ Underway in the South China Sea
May 31, 2019

The ‘Cold Confrontation’ Underway in the South China Sea

By Chen Xiangmiao
Neither the U.S. nor China wants a hot war, but they will continue to contest their differing interests in the region.

Philippines Slams China's South China Sea Flotilla
April 08, 2019

Philippines Slams China's South China Sea Flotilla

By Jim Gomez
Manila protested against the presence of hundreds of Chinese vessels near Philippine-controlled islets.
China’s Next Phase of Militarization in the South China Sea
March 20, 2019

China’s Next Phase of Militarization in the South China Sea

By Scott N. Romaniuk and Tobias Burgers
Beijing is now consolidating its gains in the region – and its control.

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