China’s declaration of a nature reserve in the South China Sea is the latest twist in its yearslong push to establish control over the strategically important waters

China's declaration of a nature reserve at Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea has stirred geopolitical tensions. Experts argue the move is more about asserting territorial claims than environmental protection,

Key Points and Summary – “Winning” a U.S.–China clash in the South China Sea isn’t about sinking fleets but achieving political aims. -Week one is a missile/ISR duel: the side that blinds and breaks the other’s kill chain first gains initiative.

China's defence minister trumpeted Beijing's efforts to reshape global governance, warning on Thursday against an increasingly divided world "defined by the rule of the jungle", while saying his country's strong military would be a force for peace.

PCG interactions in the South China Sea, another player in the dispute—Taiwan—rarely figures into the broader regional

The Chinese government approved a proposal on Wednesday to create a national nature reserve at Scarborough Shoal.