In what might appear good news for regional stability, China’s leaders used more cooperative discourse in public statements about the South China Sea than competitive themes.

Jan 22, 2019 · The ascension of Xi Jinping to the leadership of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has often been posited as a turning point for China’s policy in the South and East China …

Li Nan sees that China has been using more aggressive "defensive" strategies in the South China Sea (SCS) under Xi Jinping, which includes the building of several artificial islands and the …

3 days ago · Unlike China’s propaganda barrage against the Philippines, China remained silent on Vietnam’s activities. However, South China Sea issues were raised when party leaders Xi …

Major changes in China’s SCS policy under Xi Jinping include a massive project to reclaim land and build infrastructure on the islands and reefs that China controls in the Spratlys and the …

Feb 23, 2021 · China’s leaders are using cooperative discourse in public statements about the South China Sea than competitive themes, but signalling more competitive actions.

Jan 5, 2023 · The agreement on Thursday came a day after Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing amid efforts to mend a relationship that …

Oct 15, 2022 · Under Mr Xi’s leadership, China has adopted an increasingly assertive posture in the South China Sea. Over the last decade, it has embarked on massive reclamation projects …

9 hours ago · FILE - In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, Chinese President Xi Jinping and visiting Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appear together during a welcoming …

Apr 23, 2024 · A China Coast Guard vessel and Chinese fishing trawlers during a resupply mission to the BRP Sierra Madre in the South China Sea on Nov. 10. Tensions are soaring, …