News aggregator for South China Sea-related stories.

This National University of Singapore (NUS) project involved a satellite image-based mapping of all visible insular geographic features in the SCS, including natural and man-made features. Note that the project ended in 2016, and therefore lacks imagery and descriptions of much of the infrastructure on the features.

Infographic from environmental NGO Oceana explaining the basics of AIS.

This site disseminates information on key Philippine maritime and territorial concerns.

A short video explainer about why the Philippines took China to international arbitration, why it won, and why it was such a big deal.

New aerial images of Beijing’s manmade islands in the South China Sea provide greater detail about their infrastructure and defenses.

Maritime COIN aims to shine a bright light on the PRC’s illegal activities to harass, intimidate, and bully other states in the South China Sea region into accepting China’s excessive claims to the entire South China Sea. The project will also develop strategic, operational, tactical, and force structure recommendations on how to thwart China’s illegal efforts.

Ray Powell, a former U.S. Air Force colonel, tracks the maneuvers of ships and other vessels operating in the South China Sea on a daily basis as the team lead for Stanford University's Project Myoushu. Ray joins Eric & Cobus from Palo Alto to break down the different territorial claims and why this burgeoning maritime conflict is so incredibly important. Podcast is available here: https://chinaglobalsouth.com/podcasts/a-primer-on-the-escalating-tensions-in-the-south-china-sea/

Bill Hayton outlines how claimants could overcome their disagreements by disaggregating claims and employing a ‘Track Two Tribunal.’

This study examines recent incidents of gray zone coercion in maritime Asia and draws lessons for policymakers.

The Philippines’ assertive transparency in the South China Sea has so far not generated negative economic repercussions for the country.

More than 100 ships from China's paramilitary maritime militia have been accused of "swarming" disputed ground in the South China Sea claimed by both Beijing and Manila.

The boost to bilateral defence cooperation includes seeking authority from leaders of both countries to negotiate a status of visiting forces agreement. The Philippines has been ramping up military ties with several countries in a bid to counter China’s growing assertiveness in the South China Sea.

Wall Street Journal profile of Thitu Island, which Filipinos call Pag-Asa.

The Philippines has built a new coast guard station on the contested island of Thitu in the South China Sea, boosting its ability to monitor movements of Chinese vessels and aircraft in the busy disputed waterway.

Instead of gaslighting the Philippines for standing its ground, key members like Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia should quietly appreciate, if not actively support, the Philippines' newfound courage in resisting China's bullying. If ASEAN states do not stand up for themselves, the region really does risk turning into a playground of the superpowers.

The agreement was made by Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong, who is on a four-day official visit to Japan, and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio, during their summit meeting in Tokyo, Japan on September 27.

The militaries of the Philippines and the United States launched joint patrols on Tuesday in waters near Taiwan, officials of the Southeast Asian nation said, a move likely to fan further tension with China.

President Marcos said that his administration has reached out to Malaysia and Vietnam at a time of growing friction in contested waters.

The U.S. has begun advising the Philippines on the repair of a World War II-era warship grounded on an atoll in the South China Sea, people familiar with the matter told Nikkei, demonstrating Washington's commitment to protecting Manila's maritime rights in the face of growing tensions with China.