The US-China Perception Gap in the South China Sea

Over at least the last year, no single issue has dominated the U.S.-China bilateral agenda more than that of the South China Sea (SCS).

19/08/2016

Downplaying Sino-US Tensions in the South China Sea

The administration of Barack Obama has taken an assertive stance to defend the rule of law and stability in the South China Sea. 

19/08/2016

Weekly News 15/08 - 21/08

-(Channelnewsasia 21/08) Singapore must choose its own place to stand on South China Sea issue, PM Lee said, Singapore must support and strive for a “rules-based international order” and depends on words and treaties. "They mean everything to us." -(Japantoday 21/08) China strongly warns Japan not to send SDF to South China Sea;-(Forbes 21/08) China Sets A "Red Line" For Japan In South China Sea;...

16/08/2016

Here’s How the Philippines Can Win in the South China Sea

The Philippine Islands has a problem. It has international law on its side in its quarrel with China over maritime territory, but no policeman walking his beat to enforce the law.

16/08/2016

Fishing, not oil, is at the heart of the South China Sea dispute

Contrary to the view that the South China Sea disputes are driven by a regional hunger for seabed energy resources, the real and immediate prizes at stake are the region’s fisheries and marine environments that support them.

16/08/2016

Weekly Bulletin 8/8-14/8

China preps Spratlys for military aircraft; US opposes China's reinforced structures in Spratlys; China may be sued for destroying marine life; Philippines, Japan to China: Respect the law...

16/08/2016

Weekly Bulletin 8/8-14/8

China preps Spratlys for military aircraft; US opposes China's reinforced structures in Spratlys; China may be sued for destroying marine life; Philippines, Japan to China: Respect the law...

16/08/2016

America and China Are Locked in Battle for Control of the South China Sea

The future of the global maritime commons and the Asian balance of power is at stake in the South China Sea.

15/08/2016

Warning of ‘intense’ war as China’s military might approaches US

A war between China and the US would be “intense, destructive, and protracted”, according to an analysis for the US Army that warns the fast-growing Asian power is quickly closing the ­technological gap and could match America’s military within a decade.

15/08/2016

South China Sea dispute could lead to long and destructive US-China war

A new study has warned US policy makers that a war between China and US could erupt if regional disputes, such as the South China Sea, continue to inflame tensions.

15/08/2016