South China Sea

South China Sea Storms: A dive into the contested waters

The South China Sea covers a vast expanse of approximately 3.5 million square kilometres. It contains in the region of 250 small islands, atolls, cays, shoals, reefs and sandbars which are mostly submerged in high tides. The most prominent two groups are known as the Spratly and Paracel Islands. These vast seas border several countries [...]

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China and the Philippines: A complex and multifaceted issue with huge economic and security implications

The main issue revolves around competing territorial claims in the South China Sea. China claims almost the entire sea based on its "nine-dash line" map, which overlaps with the exclusive economic zones (EEZs) and territorial waters of other countries, including the Philippines. This has led to disputes over the control of islands, reefs and shoals,

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American Business in China: Navigating China’s Open Doors and Invisible Barriers

History reveals that China has been a particularly appealing market for US investors, lured by the immense 1.4 billion population consumer base and exponential economic growth. That being said, recent changes in geopolitical tides have brought challenges. There now exists heightened regulation, increased geopolitical tension and a significant slowdown in the Chinese economy that has

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China and her Asian enemies: the battle for the Indo-Pacific territories

The Indo-Pacific region’s strategic sea lanes, rich fishing grounds and potential oil and gas reserves have made it a hot point for geopolitical rivalry and confrontation. The future of the region – which stretches from Eastern Africa to the Western Americas – depends on China’s resolve to realise its ambitions – and the degree to which her

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