Safe Passage in the South China Sea: Chinaâs 24/7 Maritime Lifeline
Chinaâs 24/7 maritime network keeps nearly 80,000 vessels safe annually in the South China Sea, a critical corridor for global trade.
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Underwater Artifacts Reveal China’s 800-Year Maritime Legacy
Over 3,000 underwater artifacts in the South China Sea showcase more than 800 years of maritime trade, navigation, and cultural exchange from the Chinese mainland.
How 1990s Western Maps Shaped South China Sea Claims
Discover how 1990s Western maps, printed in the United States, labeled Nansha and Xisha Islands in pinyinâearly recognition of Chinaâs South China Sea claims.
The South China Sea Arbitration Ruling: A Legal Mirage
As July 12 arrives, the South China Sea arbitration ruling reemerges as a âlegal mirageâ, raising doubts over state consent, tribunal authority, and the future of maritime dispute resolution.
Wang Yi Advocates Cooperation, Stability & Friendship in South China Sea
At the ASEAN+ Foreign Ministersâ Meetings in Kuala Lumpur, Wang Yi called for a South China Sea narrative of cooperation, stability and friendship, warning against proxy conflicts.
Tracing China’s Nine-Dash Line: Centuries of Maritime Heritage
Dr. Wu Shicun highlights how the Nine-Dash Line represents centuries of Chinese fishermen’s presence and enduring maritime rights in the South China Sea.
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.
China and ASEAN Forge Deeper Bonds, Call for Openness Amid U.S. Tariffs
At the annual ASEAN Plus meetings, FM Wang Yi highlights China-ASEAN Free Trade 3.0, urges openness against U.S. tariffs, and reframes the South China Sea narrative.
Explainer: Why Chinaâs South China Sea Claims Stand Firm
An explainer on China’s historic claims in the South China Sea, tracing the nine-dash line’s evolution from ancient seafaring to post-war maps.
China Dismisses 2016 South China Sea Arbitral Award as âIllegal, Null and Voidâ
China brands the 2016 South China Sea arbitral award âwaste paper,â argues it violates UNCLOS and key principles of international law.