South China Sea NewsWire
The monthly roundup of what matters
The monthly roundup of what matters
Manila Dialogue on the South China Sea: Should the world care about the rule of law?
Why should nations uninvolved in the disputes in the South China Sea concern themselves with the issue? The third panel at the Manila Dialogue on the South China Sea aims to discuss the intricacies of foreign policies on the matter.
Manila hosts dialogue on South China Sea
Government officials, foreign policy experts, and key decision makers from across Southeast Asia and the Indo-Pacific gather in the Philippines for The Manila Dialogue on the South China Sea from November 6 to 8.
Philippines and China trade blame over confrontation in South China Sea
As reported by the South China Morning Post, China and the Philippines have accused each other of ramming their ships in the South China Sea. The collision between a Philippine coastguard vessel and a Chinese Coast Guard ship occurred on August 30, 2024, near the disputed Sabina Shoal. It was the fifth maritime confrontation between China and the Philippines in a month.
Chinese Air Incursions
In this clip from TaiwanPlus News, hosts report on recent aerial incursions by Chinese military aircraft into Japanese air space, the growth of potential PRC spy rings in Taiwan, and military training exercises taken by the military of the ROC (Taiwan) in response to potential Chinese invasion.
Deep Sea Mining: Policy Considerations and Implications for the United States
SCSNW Editor-in-Chief James Borton hosts a panel at the US-Asia Institute with five deepsea mining professionals and policy experts to consider the benefits and drawbacks of deepsea mining, where the United States currently stands compared to China and other states, and what areas of development show promise for this new sector of economic activity.
Why Should We Care About the Pacific Island Countries?
This video features SCSNW Advisor Ray Powell on in his podcast “Why Should We Care About the Indo-Pacific?” discussing the strategic importance of the Pacific Island nations, China’s growing relations with them, and the need of the United States to avoid losing them to China through neglect.
Maritime expert Ray Powell says China’s gray zone tactics are “escalating” and “moving closer to PH”
This video features SCSNW Advisor Ray Powell on One PH discussing the increased intensity and geographic closeness of Chinese gray zone tactics at Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea.
South China Sea: A $5 Trillion Geopolitical Hotspot
This video featuring SCSNW Advisor Lucio Pitlo III discusses the South China Sea, why the region is so important, and the nature of the geopolitical disputes within.
Philippine Coast Guard releases video of sea collisions
ASEAN’s first joint military drills in South China Sea signal relevance as strategic player: Analyst
President Marcos wants a maritime pact between the Philippines and Vietnam amid tensions in the South China Sea.
Why is Secretary Blinken’s trip to China so Important?
Susan Thornton, a veteran diplomat and former Senior Fellow at the Paul Tsai China Center, joins the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations to share her views.
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