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Navigating the South China Sea dispute, 10 years after Hague ruling
A decade after The Hague’s arbitration ruling, rival nations continue to manoeuvre for control in the South China Sea. This series explores the region’s evolving geopolitical landscape, unpacking the deepening alliances challenging Beijing and the strategic moves China is prepared to make in response.
Updated: 14 Jul, 2026
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Leading Chinese expert says more fixed facilities could be built in the South China Sea if ‘external forces leave us no choice’.
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A new cooperation agreement chips away at China’s bilateral negotiation tactic, but experts say its value is mostly symbolic.
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