Tag: Spratly Islands

  • Planes landing on Spratly Islands

    The resource-rich South China Sea is claimed by multiple countries. China lands more civilian planes on Fiery Cross reef China has landed two civilian planes on an artificial island built […]

  • The Strategist, the Lawyer and the S. China Sea

    Understanding law and politics in contested waters. The Strategist, the Lawyer and the S. China Sea By Kerry Lynn Nankivell Readers of The Diplomat were recently afforded an exchange by […]

  • Calming the South China Sea

    De-escalating tensions at sea. China calls for int’l cooperation on maritime risk management Editor: Feng Shuang China is calling for more international collaboration on building a stable and reliable institutional […]

  • Chinese navy conducts more drills

    More sabres rattled in South China Sea. South China Sea: Chinese navy conducts more drills By Jigmey Bhutia The Chinese navy has conducted live-fire exercises in the disputed South China […]

  • U.S. raises military aid to Philippines

    China has overlapping claims with Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, Taiwan and Brunei in the South China Sea. U.S. raises military aid to Philippines amid sea tension with China The United […]

  • China defends building projects

    China has repeatedly said its dredging work is legal. China defends building projects on disputed islands China has defended its construction of infrastructure on disputed islands in the South China […]

  • Obama focuses on South China Sea

    China says its dredging work is legal. Obama focuses on South China Sea dispute ahead of Apec US President Barack Obama has put a firm focus on the South China […]

  • Indonesia, China and the S. China Sea

    South China Sea dispute continues to simmer. Indonesia asks China to clarify South China Sea claims BY RANDY FABI AND BEN BLANCHARD Indonesia has asked China to clarify its claims […]

  • Chinese naval ships dock in US

    Visit comes despite South China Sea tensions. Chinese naval ships dock in the United States Chinese naval ships have docked on the east coast of the US. Their friendly visit […]

  • ASEAN’s maritime hotline

    Hopes that improved communication will improve relations. Asean countries agree to set up hotline to deal with maritime issues in the region The 10-member Association of South East Asian Nations […]