South China Sea

Understanding the South China Sea: An Explorative Cultural and Historical Analysis

Understanding the South China Sea: An Explorative Cultural and Historical Analysis

January 31, 2022

The South China Sea is a “Mediterranean Sea,” surrounded by land belonging to different states. Abstract The...

A History of China’s Maritime Disputes, 1895-2020

A History of China’s Maritime Disputes, 1895-2020

January 31, 2022

South China Sea tension has risen in recent decades, but territorial disputes in the East China Sea...

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