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Chinese missiles point to islands' real stakes

Feb 17, 2016
Economics doesn't rank highly in drivers of the South China Sea dispute
Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop (L) shakes hands with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi as she arrives for a meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on February 17, 2016 in Beijing, China. Bishop is visiting China to discuss the concerns surrounding the militarization of islands in the South-China Sea.
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Who will forge the rules in the South China Sea?

Nov 13, 2015
The South China Sea construction is challenging international marine law.

Island Fever for China

May 22, 2015
Quartz and Marketplace look at the territorial dispute over the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea.

China's not building islands for mere economic gain

May 15, 2015
We look at the basis of the most complex territorial dispute in the world.

Why China and Vietnam are bumping boats

May 9, 2014
China is in conflict over its claim to a vast part of the South China Sea.

Oil and gas will drive future control of the South China Sea

Mar 25, 2014
A new book explores the possible disputes over who owns the South China Sea, and its oil reserves.

For public good, not for profit.

Clinton tackles territorial disputes on trip

Sep 3, 2012
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, visiting Asia, addressed contentious territorial issues linked to concerns over natural resources.