Jan 06, 2021

A new U.S. policy will emerge in the South China Sea, but only slowly. After his inauguration Biden will pick up where Obama left off, but adding new strategic wrinkles as the U.S. enlists other countries to play its game.

Aug 26, 2019

From trade tension between South Korea and Japan to China’s positive outlook, the topics discussed at the most recent ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting spanned a variety of affairs. With the growing importance of the ASEAN region in global politics, it is important to analyze and understand the group’s discussions.

Jul 30, 2019

The U.S. means only to distract and sabotage the recent favorable conditions in the SCS region. China and the Philippines should remain focused on their current progress toward maritime cooperation, not allow the U.S.’s strategy of public opinion warfare to win out.

Dec 17, 2018

Consultation will bear fruit for China-Vietnam negotiations over demarcation in waters outside of mouth of Beibu Bay.

Oct 29, 2018

Since Duterte took office, China and the Philippines are cooperating well.

Sep 10, 2018

China is cooperating well with other countries in the South China Sea.

Sep 15, 2017

What you need to know about the Code of Conduct for the South China Sea.

Aug 28, 2017

Trump has proven tougher on the South China Sea than his predecessor. So long as China plays its cards right, though, it doesn’t really matter what he does.

Jun 01, 2017

That Beijing and Manila have smoothly maneuvered a new bilateral consultation mechanism for the South China Sea issue in such a short time — and made it a platform for confidence-building as well as maritime and security cooperation — is praiseworthy. It also demonstrates the futility of outside interference in the sea issue.