Britain to Test China by Sailing Ship in Disputed Sea
Anti-submarine frigate to sail through contested waters of South China Sea.
Conversation
08.29.17
Is the United States Still the Predominant Power in the Pacific?
In late August, a U.S. destroyer collided with an oil tanker—the fourth such accident for the U.S. Navy in Asia since January....
If a Crisis Shuts down the South China Sea, Here Are the Losers — and a Few Winners
Several industries are trying to assess what open confrontation in the South China Sea would cost them, and a lot of them don't like what they’re finding. The world’s second–largest economy is getting more wary — and more vocal in its opposition...
South China Sea: Vietnam Takes Up Fight Against China
When it comes to the disputed waters of the South China Sea, Vietnam’s leaders must feel very lonely these days.
...U.S. Warship Sails Close to China-Held Island in Disputed Sea
A U.S. warship sailed close to a Chinese man-made island in the disputed the South China Sea in an operation that challenged China’s vast territorial claims in busy international waters, a U.S. Navy official said Thursday.
China Says It Is Vigilant as Two U.S. Bombers Fly over South China Sea
The U.S. military conducts such "freedom of navigation" patrols to show China it is not entitled to territorial waters there, U.S. officials said at the time.
China Tries to Play Nice at Key Security Forum
Although China attempted to strike a more conciliatory tone in this year’s Shangri-La Dialogue, a major Asian security forum held here through Sunday, officials’ uncompromising comments on Taiwan and the South China Sea only highlighted its rifts...
South China Sea: U.S. Warship Challenges China’s Claims with First Operation under Trump
A U.S. Navy destroyer has sailed close to a disputed South China Sea island controlled by China for the first time under U.S. President Donald Trump.
Philippines, China Play down Duterte's Talk of War in Disputed Sea
The Philippines and China played down on Monday a warning by President Rodrigo Duterte that China would go to war if the Philippines drilled for oil in the disputed South China Sea.
China, Philippines to Hold First South China Sea Talks Friday
The meeting will take place in the southern Chinese province of Guizhou, which is also hosting talks on Thursday between China and member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations on establishing a framework for a code of conduct in...
Conversation
04.04.17
What Should We Expect When Trump and Xi Meet in Florida?
On April 6-7, U.S. President Donald Trump will host Xi Jinping in their first face-to-face meeting when China’s President arrives at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort. The meeting comes early in Trump’s presidency, after a campaign in...
South China Sea Controversy Heats up as Man-Made Islands Are Almost Complete
The controversy in the South China Sea is heating up, with a new report from the U.S. warning China has almost completed construction of three mysterious man-made islands.
Philippine Ministers Cry Foul over China’s Island Plans
Fears of a Chinese plan to build a radar station on a disputed ocean outcrop have laid bare tensions in the Philippine government over President Rodrigo Duterte’s campaign to woo Beijing.
Japan Plans to Send Largest Warship to South China Sea, Sources Say
China claims almost all the disputed waters and its growing military presence has fueled concern in Japan and the West, with the United States holding regular air and naval patrols to ensure freedom of navigation....
South China Sea: China Media Warn US over ‘Confrontation’
Blocking China from islands it has built in contested waters would lead to “devastating confrontation,” Chinese state media have warned.
Tillerson Channels Reagan on South China Sea
Secretary of State nominee Rex Tillerson said that perhaps the United States should deny China access to its artificial islands in the South China Sea.
China in the World Podcast
11.02.16
Law of the Sea and the U.S. Election
from Carnegie ChinaThe South China Sea has been a central point of tension in the U.S.-China relationship under the Obama administration. In this podcast, Paul Haenle speaks with John Bellinger, the most senior international lawyer in the George W. Bush...
Philippines Says China Vessels Have Left Disputed Scarborough Shoal
Unimpeded access for first time in four years, Philippine minister says
China in the World Podcast
09.28.16
North Korea and The South China Sea: What’s Next?
from Carnegie ChinaGiven the increasingly complex security environment in the Asia-Pacific, it is critical for the United States and China to deepen cooperation on promoting regional stability. In this podcast, Paul Haenle and Admiral Gary Roughead, former Chief of...
Japan Warns China After Warplanes Were Spotted Flying Close to Disputed Islands
This comes days after Japan announced plans to step up presence in the South China Sea
China Says Other Topics Must Not Divert G-20’s Economy Focus
Vice Foreign Minister Li Baodong said leaders shouldn’t be distracted by the South China Sea issue.
Japan Rescues Chinese Fishing Boat Amid Tense Relations
The boat had collided with a 300m long Greece-flagged merchant ship, near a group of Japan-controlled islands.
China Says New Satellite Will Help Safeguard Interests at Sea
The “Gaofen 3” satellite has a radar system that captures images from space down to 3 feet and can operate in all weather conditions.
Beijing Flies Bombers Over Disputed South China Sea
Development comes as former Philippine leader heads to China for talks on resolving maritime dispute.
China Asks Vietnam to Investigate Report of Defaced Passport
The incident comes at a time of high tensions in the region.
Chinese Propaganda Video on South China Sea Will Be Played 120 Times Everyday in Times Square
The video will play from July 23rd to August 3rd.
China and Russia to Hold Joint Drills in South China Sea
The announcement follows a ruling by an international tribunal earlier this month that rejected China’s claims in the region.
The NYRB China Archive
07.28.16
China: The People’s Fury
from New York Review of BooksIt has long been routine to find in both China’s official news organizations and its social media a barrage of anti-American comment, but rarely has it reached quite the intensity and fury of the last few days. There have been...
Southeast Asian Nations Give Weak Rebuke to China Over South China Sea Dispute
It exposes the deep divisions in a regional body that prides itself on unity.
China Sets Up South China Sea Environment Protection Fund
The funds would initially be spent on exploring the world's deepest underwater sinkhole.
Dialogue the Right Way Forward in Settling South China Sea Disputes
“China's ‘dual-track’ approach offers an excellent opportunity” for dialogue, a Xinhua commentary argues.
South China Sea Spat Looms Over Asean Meeting in Laos
ASEAN has long been divided on the South China Sea.
China in the World Podcast
07.19.16
Interpreting the South China Sea Tribunal Ruling
from Carnegie ChinaInternational responses to the tribunal’s ruling in the South China Sea have raised questions about the stability of the Asia-Pacific region and what roles the United States and China have in it. In this podcast, Paul Haenle and...
South China Sea and Nice Attack Preoccupy Asian, European Leaders at ASEM
“We should attach great importance to the rule of law,” Japanese Prim Minister Shinzo Abe said.
China Announces New Military Drills in South China Sea
The new drills are the first since last week’s decision by the Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Hague.
Tribunal Has Handled Arbitration Case Irresponsibly, Law Experts Say
‘I don't think China is getting a fair shake,’ one expert said.
Ruling ‘Null and Void,’ With No Binding Force
Nation remains committed to resolving maritime disputes through negotiation, President Xi says.
Conversation
07.12.16
China’s Claims in the South China Sea Rejected
On Tuesday in the Hague, the Permanent Court of Arbitration rejected China’s claims that a scattering of rocks and reefs in the contested South China Sea qualify as Exclusive Economic Zones for China. The court found in favor of the Philippines’...
Viewpoint
07.07.16
The South China Sea Needs ASEAN More Than Ever
A ruling from The Hague next week on maritime disputes in the South China Sea is likely to...
Beijing Slams South China Sea Case as Court Ruling Nears
"China does not accept any dispute resolution from a third party."
Top Chinese Envoy Visits Vietnam as South China Sea Tension Rises
Yang Jiechi and Pham Binh Minh expressed a need for agreements that prevent rows from getting out of hand.
China Brushes Off Doubts Over Support on South China Sea, Says It's Growing
China has stepped up its rhetoric ahead of a ruling by the Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Hague.
Conversation
06.13.16
A War of Words Over the South China Sea
Beginning earlier this year, four-star Admiral Harry Harris, the U.S. Navy’s top commander in the Pacific, has spoken out in speeches, interviews, private meetings, and testimony to Congress urging that the U.S. take more aggressive action...
U.S.: Chinese Jet Makes ‘Unsafe’ Intercept of Air Force Plane
China demands the U.S. to stop close-in survailance flights to avoid their “unsafe interceptions”....
Conversation
05.16.16
Escalation in the South China Sea
International tensions are rising over the shipping lanes and land formations in the South China Sea. Last week, the People’s Liberation Army Air Force scrambled fighter jets in response to a U.S. Navy ship sailing near the disputed Fiery Cross...
Media
03.10.16
China’s Secret Weapon on Disputed Island: Beer and Badminton
Soldiers, ships, and military outposts are the usual tools of nations staking out their territory. But on disputed shoals in the South China Sea, Beijing may be deploying a new arsenal: soccer fields, pipelines, and tea shops....
Viewpoint
01.08.16
The Storm Beneath the Calm: China’s Regional Relations in 2016
On the surface, 2015 came to a close in a moment of relative tranquility after a turbulent year for China’s neighborhood. But the calm is misleading: the optics of regional diplomacy have become increasingly detached from the...
China Lands More Civilian Planes on Fiery Cross Reef
China has landed two civilian planes on an island built in the disputed South China Sea, days after an earlier landing there prompted international concern.
China Defence: Work Starts on Second Aircraft Carrier
China is expanding its navy amid rising tension with its neighbours in the East and South China Seas.
Japan Protests Intrusion of Armed Chinese Vessel Into its Waters
The vessel was formerly a People’s Liberation Army Navy ship and is now operated by another department.
U.S. Navy Commander Implies China Has Eroded Safety of South China Sea
A senior American naval commander has implicitly accused China of creating artificial islands in the South China Sea.
Obama Pledges Military Aid to Allies in Southeast Asia
“We have a treaty obligation, an ironclad commitment to the defense of our ally the Philippines, who can count on the United States.”
Japan Could Risk Chinese Anger by Joining U.S. Sea Patrols
Shinzo Abe reported told Barack Obama that Tokyo would think about participating in operations in South China Sea.
Obama Calls on Beijing to Stop Construction in South China Sea
President Obama addressed the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit meeting in Manila, where he discussed China, trade and climate change.
Conversation
11.18.15
How Can China’s Neighbors Make Progress at APEC?
Ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit next week, we asked a group of experts from China’s neighboring countries what they thought the main thrust of discussion in Manila should be. If host, the Philippines, under pressure...
China in Mind, Obama Pledges Military Aid to Allies in Southeast Asia
“My visit here underscores our shared commitment to the security of the waters of this region and to the freedom of navigation.”