A Short History of China’s Fishing Militia  and What it May Tell Us

A Short History of China’s Fishing Militia and What it May Tell Us

By Derek Grossman and Logan Ma
April 6, 2020
If history is a good indication of what to expect in the future, then Beijing is likely to double down on the Maritime Militia in virtually any scenario imaginable. That means it should be a force to be reckoned in the years to come.  
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Scarborough Shoal: Debunking Historical Myths

Scarborough Shoal: Debunking Historical Myths

By Ulises Granados
December 22, 2019
As it might be difficult for China and the Philippines to defend their official claims over Scarborough as their own territory before the 20th century in an international court, both countries should engage in constructive negotiations over joint development. This is ...
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The 10th South China Sea International Conference: Cooperation for Regional Security and Development

The 10th South China Sea International Conference: Cooperation for Regional Security and Development

December 13, 2018
The 10th International Conference on the South China Sea hosted by the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (DAV), the Foundation for East Sea Studies (FESS) and the Vietnam Lawyers’ Association (VLA) took place in Da Nang on 8-9 November, 2018.
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Unreliable evidence and the South China Sea problem

Unreliable evidence and the South China Sea problem

By Bill Hayton
November 15, 2016
A review of the verifiable evidence tells a different history about the islands in the South China Sea than that found in the most of the commonly used reference texts. 
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Joint Development in the South China Sea:  Lessons from the Past and Future Prospect

Joint Development in the South China Sea: Lessons from the Past and Future Prospect

By Yanmei Xie
November 15, 2016
The South China Sea is often said to be rich in hydrocarbon reserves, although most of the deposits are unconfirmed, due in part to the multiple claims laid over them by several coastal economies. 
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Critical Security and Economic Dilemmas for Southeast Asia in the South China Sea: A Philippine Perspective

Critical Security and Economic Dilemmas for Southeast Asia in the South China Sea: A Philippine Perspective

By Aileen SP Baviera & Lucio B. Pitlo III
November 14, 2016
South China is economically more important for the Philippines than it is to China. Aside from rich fisheries, the country’s biggest natural gas field and its promising offshore energy fields are all located in the South China Sea.
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