China maritime disputes

Aside from the exceedingly volatile issue of Taiwan, the next most dangerous issue in China-U.S. relations involves the maritime realm.

Nothing in the map suggests that China is making a novel territorial claim. In fact, Beijing may be quietly walking one particularly questionable claim back.

A Chinese action movie may offer a preview of conflicts yet to unfold.

While China's autonomous underwater technologies are predominantly used for marine scientific research, they can also be used for military activities.

China’s foreign policy assertiveness and the posturing of “wolf warrior diplomacy” have generated serious concerns about Beijing's intentions – especially at sea.

Recent comments from Chinese officials highlight how Beijing purposefully conflates existing legal terminology with its own extralegal claims.

Small island nations have a strong reason to prevent the de facto acceptance of Beijing's interpretations of international law.

The international community must respond to China’s maritime coercion.

From maritime security to human rights concerns, China featured heavily in a meeting between the Japanese and British foreign and defense ministers.

The new law represents an integral step toward clarifying and standardizing the operations of the China Coast Guard, but that hasn't stopped regional unease.

Suggestions for lasting peace in the South China Sea and beyond need to incorporate small and medium states as well.