South China Sea
White House official urges Senate to ratify Law of the Sea
The treaty is key to US opposition to Beijing's vast South China Sea claims, but Washington is not a party to it.
Manila embarks on ‘name and shame’ strategy to counter Beijing
2023-12-07Will neighboring countries follow the Philippines’ assertive transparency campaign in the South China Sea?
US ship conducts navigation operation near Second Thomas Shoal
2023-12-04China says U.S. warship “trespassed” into waters near one of the most hotly contested reefs in the South China Sea.
China-backed naval base in Cambodia ‘continues to grow’
Analysts offer a closer look at the expanding Chinese-funded Ream naval base in Preah Sihanouk province.
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