Chinese mainland’s Maritime Courts Become World’s Most Comprehensive
A report from the Supreme People’s Court of the Chinese mainland shows its maritime courts grew from 18 cases in 1984 to 34,400 in 2024, shaping global maritime law.
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Safeguarding Postwar Order in the South China Sea
How WWII-era declarations shaped Chinaās sovereignty over the South China Sea islandsāand why multilateral cooperation is key to preserving regional order.
China Institute Questions U.S. ‘Freedom of Navigation’ Legality
A new report from the China Institute for Marine Affairs challenges the legality of U.S. ‘freedom of navigation’ operations, calling them illegal, unreasonable and full of double standards.
How the U.S. Uses ‘Freedom of Navigation’ to Enforce Its Own Maritime Rules
The U.S. Department’s 2024 Freedom of Navigation report targets China, revealing a strategy that projects military power under the guise of international law.
How WWII Resistance Victory Cemented South China Sea Claims
Explore how Victory in the War of Resistance and post-WWII treaties laid the legal and historical foundations for the Chinese mainland’s South China Sea claims.
China Rebuts U.S. Accusations on South China Sea at UN
Chinaās UN envoy Fu Cong firmly rebuts U.S. claims on South China Sea sovereignty, citing historical and legal grounds and calling for dialogue to maintain regional stability.
Experts Rethink South China Sea Governance at Dalian Conference
Scholars gather in Dalian to dissect the Arbitral Award on the South China Sea, debating legal flaws, sovereignty, and a path toward a Code of Conduct for regional stability.
The South China Sea Arbitration Ruling: A Legal Mirage
As July 12 arrives, the South China Sea arbitration ruling reemerges as a ālegal mirageā, raising doubts over state consent, tribunal authority, and the future of maritime dispute resolution.
Nine Years On: Why Dialogue Is Key to South China Sea Peace
On the ninth anniversary of the 2016 South China Sea arbitral award, regional leaders and experts call for dialogue over disputes to secure lasting peace and cooperation.
Explainer: Why China Rejects the South China Sea Arbitration Award
China rejects the 2016 South China Sea arbitration award, calling it illegal and out of scope under UNCLOS, and pushes for negotiation-based dispute resolution.