中国 / China

中国(PRC)南海政策、法律与国家实践 / China (PRC) policy, law, and state practice

本页中文在前,并在同一页面提供英文说明,集中整理中国(PRC)围绕南海争端的政策主张、法律文件、官方声明、白皮书、立场文件、外交照会、海警执法和区域外交。 Chinese comes first on this page, with English in the same section for comparative reading.

本页采取研究门户的中立写法:先准确呈现中国(PRC)官方如何表述其主张,再把这些主张放入《联合国海洋法公约》、2016年仲裁、周边国家抗议、以及海上执法实践的争议结构中理解。

This page uses a neutral research format: it first records how China (PRC) states its own position, then situates those claims within UNCLOS, the 2016 arbitration, protests by neighboring states, and operational practice at sea.

166 中国相关资料 / China-related records
42 一手资料 / primary sources
1958-2026 覆盖时段 / coverage period

一、政策主张 / Policy Position

中国(PRC)官方叙事的四个支柱

主权叙事:南海诸岛

中国(PRC)的官方立场以“南海诸岛”为核心概念,主张东沙群岛、西沙群岛、中沙群岛和南沙群岛及其相关海域构成中国在南海的领土主权和海洋权益基础。

Sovereignty narrative: Nanhai Zhudao

China (PRC) frames its position around Nanhai Zhudao: Dongsha, Xisha, Zhongsha, and Nansha island groups are presented as the territorial and maritime-rights basis for its South China Sea claims.

海洋权利:内水、领海、毗连区、专属经济区、大陆架与历史性权利

官方文件通常把岛礁主权、基于岛礁的海域权利、以及历史性权利并列陈述;这也是与2016年仲裁裁决及其他沿岸国主张发生冲突的法律核心。

Maritime rights: internal waters, territorial sea, EEZ, shelf, and historic rights

Official documents usually combine sovereignty over features, maritime entitlements generated from those features, and historic rights. This is the core legal point contested by the 2016 award and other coastal-state positions.

争端解决:直接谈判、搁置争议、共同开发

中国(PRC)强调由“直接有关国家”通过谈判协商解决领土与海洋划界争端,在最终解决前通过规则、机制和务实合作管控分歧。

Dispute settlement: direct negotiation, shelving disputes, joint development

China (PRC) emphasizes negotiation and consultation by directly concerned states, with rule-making, mechanisms, and practical cooperation used to manage disputes before final settlement.

区域秩序:DOC、COC与反对域外介入

中国(PRC)把《南海各方行为宣言》(DOC)和“南海行为准则”(COC)磋商作为区域管控框架,同时反对域外力量以航行自由、同盟合作或仲裁裁决为由介入争端。

Regional order: DOC, COC, and opposition to external intervention

China (PRC) treats the DOC and COC consultations as the regional management framework, while opposing external involvement through freedom-of-navigation operations, alliance coordination, or reliance on the arbitral award.

二、法律与程序基础 / Legal Architecture

从领海声明到海警执法法制

三、官方文件与关键行动 / Official Documents and Moves

南海政策和国家实践时间线

向联合国秘书长提交CML/17/2009照会,反对马来西亚和越南大陆架外部界限联合提交,并附上传统上与断续线主张相关的地图。

Submitted Note Verbale CML/17/2009 to the UN Secretary-General objecting to the Malaysia-Viet Nam CLCS submission and attaching the map associated with the dashed-line claim.

CML/8/2011照会回应菲律宾,主张南沙群岛整体及相关海域权利,并把《领海及毗连区法》和《专属经济区和大陆架法》作为国内法基础。

Note CML/8/2011 responded to the Philippines, asserting rights over Nansha Islands and relevant waters and invoking the 1992 and 1998 national maritime laws.

设立三沙市及其行政机构,强化对西沙、中沙、南沙相关事务的国内行政管辖安排。

Established Sansha City and related administrative organs, strengthening the domestic governance architecture for Xisha, Zhongsha, and Nansha-related affairs.

菲律宾启动仲裁后,中国(PRC)采取“不接受、不参与”立场,并通过2014年管辖权立场文件、2015年管辖权裁决声明、2016年最终裁决声明和白皮书系统回应。

After the Philippines initiated arbitration, China (PRC) adopted a non-acceptance and non-participation position and responded through the 2014 position paper, 2015 jurisdiction statement, 2016 award statement, and 2016 white paper.

CML/42/2020照会在马来西亚2019年大陆架提交背景下重述“南海诸岛”、基于岛群的海域权利和历史性权利。

Note CML/42/2020, responding to Malaysia's 2019 CLCS submission, restated Nanhai Zhudao, maritime entitlements based on island groups, and historic rights.

外交部就菲律宾《海洋区域法》和《群岛海道法》发表声明,反对菲律宾以国内法固化其海洋主张和2016年仲裁结果。

MFA protested the Philippine Maritime Zones Act and Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act, opposing the use of domestic legislation to entrench Philippine maritime claims and the 2016 award.

外交部和中国海警继续通过王毅关于仲裁案的讲话、东盟-中国DOC会议、中菲海上事务对话、中马海上问题工作组、黄岩岛执法巡查等材料展示政策延续与国家实践。

MFA and CCG materials in 2025-2026 show policy continuity through Wang Yi's arbitration remarks, ASEAN-China DOC meetings, China-Philippines maritime dialogue, China-Malaysia working group activity, and Huangyan Dao patrol notices.

四、国家实践 / State Practice

从法律主张到海上和外交行动

外交照会与抗议

通过联合国照会、外交部声明、发言人答问和双边交涉,对大陆架提交、他国国内立法、海上事件及域外联合声明作出法律和政治回应。

Diplomatic notes and protests

China (PRC) uses UN notes, MFA statements, spokesperson remarks, and bilateral démarches to respond to CLCS submissions, domestic legislation by other states, incidents at sea, and external joint statements.

行政与命名实践

行政区划、岛礁命名、地图发布、海域功能安排和生态保护区叙事,构成其把主权主张转化为国内治理实践的路径。

Administration and naming practice

Administrative divisions, naming practices, maps, maritime functional arrangements, and ecological-protection narratives translate sovereignty claims into domestic governance practice.

海警和渔业执法

中国海警以“维权执法”为核心术语,围绕黄岩岛、仁爱礁等争议区域发布巡查、驱离、救助、科考保障和生态保护信息。

Coast guard and fisheries enforcement

China Coast Guard uses the language of rights-protection law enforcement around areas such as Huangyan Dao and Ren'ai Jiao, publishing patrol, expulsion, rescue, scientific-survey protection, and ecological-protection notices.

区域机制与风险管控

中国(PRC)继续把DOC落实、COC磋商、海上热线、双边海上问题对话和务实合作作为避免误判和展示区域主导权的制度工具。

Regional mechanisms and risk management

China (PRC) uses DOC implementation, COC talks, maritime hotlines, bilateral maritime dialogues, and practical cooperation as institutional tools for risk reduction and regional agenda-setting.

五、资料库 / Source Library

中国(PRC)相关资料筛选

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Case Docket 2013

The South China Sea Arbitration: PCA Case No. 2013-19

Official PCA case page for the Philippines v. China (PRC) arbitration, including case materials and institutional details.

Issuer
Permanent Court of Arbitration
Claimants
Philippines, China (PRC)
Topics
Arbitration, UNCLOS, Dispute settlement
Primary source
Award 2015

Award on Jurisdiction and Admissibility

Jurisdictional award addressing admissibility, indispensable parties, preconditions to jurisdiction, and Article 298 limitations.

Issuer
Permanent Court of Arbitration
Claimants
Philippines, China (PRC)
Topics
Arbitration, Jurisdiction, UNCLOS
Primary source
Award 2016

Award of 12 July 2016

Final merits award addressing historic rights, feature status, Philippine sovereign rights, environmental harm, and dangerous vessel conduct.

Issuer
Permanent Court of Arbitration
Claimants
Philippines, China (PRC)
Topics
Arbitration, UNCLOS, Maritime zones, Environment, Fisheries
Primary source
Regional Instrument 2002

Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea

Political declaration committing parties to peaceful settlement, freedom of navigation and overflight, self-restraint, and confidence-building measures.

Issuer
ASEAN
Claimants
China (PRC), Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei
Topics
Diplomacy, Navigation, Peaceful settlement
Primary source
Government Statement 2014

Position Paper on Jurisdiction in the South China Sea Arbitration

China (PRC)'s jurisdictional objections to the Philippines-initiated arbitration, arguing the tribunal lacked authority over the dispute.

Issuer
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China (PRC)
Claimants
China (PRC), Philippines
Topics
Arbitration, Jurisdiction, Sovereignty
Primary source
Government Statement 2016

Statement on Territorial Sovereignty and Maritime Rights and Interests in the South China Sea

Official statement issued with the 2016 arbitral award restating China's claimed sovereignty over Nanhai Zhudao, maritime zones, and historic rights.

Issuer
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China (PRC)
Claimants
China (PRC), Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei
Topics
Sovereignty, Maritime rights, Historic rights, China (PRC) policy
Primary source
Government Statement 2016

Statement on the Award of 12 July 2016

MFA statement declaring the 2016 arbitral award null and void and rejecting claims or actions based on the award.

Issuer
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China (PRC)
Claimants
China (PRC), Philippines
Topics
Arbitration, UNCLOS, Jurisdiction, China (PRC) policy
Primary source
Government Statement 2016

Statement on Settling China-Philippines Disputes Through Bilateral Negotiation

Official statement emphasizing bilateral negotiation and arguing that the Philippines breached prior dispute-management commitments by initiating arbitration.

Issuer
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China (PRC)
Claimants
China (PRC), Philippines
Topics
Diplomacy, Peaceful settlement, Arbitration, China (PRC) policy
Primary source
Government Statement 2022

China Stays Committed to Peace, Stability and Order in the South China Sea

MFA response to the U.S. Limits in the Seas No. 150 study, restating Chinese arguments on island-group treatment, historic rights, and negotiation.

Issuer
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China (PRC)
Claimants
China (PRC), Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia
Topics
State practice, UNCLOS, Historic rights, China (PRC) policy
Primary source
Legal Study 2024

The South China Sea Arbitration Awards: A Critical Study

Lengthy Chinese Society of International Law study hosted by MFA that critiques the 2016 arbitral awards on jurisdiction, fact-finding, and legal interpretation.

Issuer
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China (PRC)
Claimants
China (PRC), Philippines
Topics
Arbitration, UNCLOS, Legal scholarship, China (PRC) policy
Secondary source
Government Statement 2024

Statement on the Philippines Maritime Zones Act and Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act

Official protest against Philippine maritime-zone and archipelagic sea-lanes legislation, including China's objections concerning Huangyan Dao and Nansha Qundao.

Issuer
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China (PRC)
Claimants
China (PRC), Philippines
Topics
National law, Philippines, Arbitration, China (PRC) policy
Primary source
Government Statement 2025

Wang Yi Expounds China's Position on the South China Sea Arbitration Case

Foreign Minister Wang Yi's 2025 remarks reiterating China's non-recognition of the arbitral award and calling for DOC implementation and COC consultations.

Issuer
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China (PRC)
Claimants
China (PRC), Philippines
Topics
Arbitration, Diplomacy, Code of Conduct, China (PRC) policy
Primary source
National Law 1992

Law on the Territorial Sea and the Contiguous Zone

Domestic law defining the territorial sea and contiguous zone framework and listing the South China Sea island groups among claimed Chinese territories.

Issuer
China (PRC)
Claimants
China (PRC)
Topics
National law, Territorial sea, Sovereignty, China (PRC) policy
Primary source
Baseline Declaration 1996

Declaration on the Baselines of the Territorial Sea

Declaration announcing part of China's mainland territorial sea baselines and baselines around Xisha Qundao, the Paracel Islands.

Issuer
China (PRC)
Claimants
China (PRC), Vietnam
Topics
Baselines, Territorial sea, Paracels, China (PRC) policy
Primary source
National Law 1998

Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf Act

PRC legislation setting out claimed EEZ and continental shelf rights and duties.

Issuer
China (PRC)
Claimants
China (PRC)
Topics
National law, EEZ, Continental shelf
Primary source
Diplomatic Note 2009

Note Verbale CML/17/2009 on the Malaysia-Viet Nam CLCS submission

UN-circulated Chinese diplomatic note objecting to the Malaysia-Viet Nam extended continental shelf submission and attaching the map associated with the dashed-line claim.

Issuer
Permanent Mission of China (PRC) to the United Nations
Claimants
China (PRC), Vietnam, Malaysia
Topics
Diplomatic notes, Continental shelf, Nine-dash line, China (PRC) policy
Primary source
Diplomatic Note 2011

Note Verbale CML/8/2011 responding to the Philippines

Chinese diplomatic note asserting sovereignty over Nansha Islands and related maritime entitlements in response to a Philippine note.

Issuer
Permanent Mission of China (PRC) to the United Nations
Claimants
China (PRC), Philippines
Topics
Diplomatic notes, Nansha Islands, UNCLOS, China (PRC) policy
Primary source
Diplomatic Note 2020

Note Verbale CML/42/2020 on Malaysia's 2019 CLCS submission

UN-circulated Chinese note restating sovereignty over Nanhai Zhudao, maritime entitlements based on those island groups, and historic rights in the South China Sea.

Issuer
Permanent Mission of China (PRC) to the United Nations
Claimants
China (PRC), Malaysia, Vietnam, Philippines, Brunei
Topics
Diplomatic notes, Historic rights, Continental shelf, China (PRC) policy
Primary source
National Law 2021

中华人民共和国海警法

Chinese-language text of the Coast Guard Law, defining maritime rights-protection and law-enforcement duties of Chinese coast guard institutions.

Issuer
China Coast Guard
Claimants
China (PRC)
Topics
National law, Law enforcement, Coast guard, China (PRC) policy
Primary source
Government Statement 2013

Statement on UNCLOS arbitral proceedings against China (PRC)

Philippine statement announcing the initiation of Annex VII arbitration under UNCLOS.

Issuer
Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines
Claimants
Philippines, China (PRC)
Topics
Arbitration, UNCLOS, Diplomacy
Primary source
Government Resource 2026

Not One Inch: official West Philippine Sea resource collection

Philippine official collection of statements, resources, FAQs, and international support materials on the West Philippine Sea and arbitral award.

Issuer
Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines
Claimants
Philippines, China (PRC)
Topics
Arbitration, Government statements, West Philippine Sea
Primary source
Government Statement 2025

DFA statement on the ninth anniversary of the 2016 Arbitral Award

Philippine statement reaffirming the role of the 2016 award and UNCLOS in Philippine maritime policy.

Issuer
Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines
Claimants
Philippines, China (PRC)
Topics
Arbitration, Diplomacy, UNCLOS
Primary source
Government Statement 2025

Vietnam has full legal basis to assert sovereignty over Hoang Sa

Vietnamese MFA statement asserting legal and historical bases for sovereignty over the Paracel and Spratly Islands.

Issuer
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam
Claimants
Vietnam, China (PRC), Taiwan
Topics
Sovereignty, Paracels, International law
Primary source
Government Statement 2023

Malaysia's Position on the South China Sea

Malaysian foreign ministry statement emphasizing peaceful settlement, constructive management, and international law.

Issuer
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia
Claimants
Malaysia, China (PRC), Vietnam, Philippines, Brunei
Topics
Diplomacy, UNCLOS, Peaceful settlement
Primary source
CLCS Submission 2019

Partial submission by Malaysia to the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf

Malaysia's partial extended continental shelf submission for the northern part of the South China Sea, triggering a major diplomatic-note exchange.

Issuer
United Nations Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf
Claimants
Malaysia, China (PRC), Vietnam, Philippines, Brunei
Topics
Continental shelf, UNCLOS, Diplomatic notes
Primary source
Government Statement 2024

Statement on latest developments in the South China Sea

Brunei statement emphasizing UNCLOS as the framework for maritime entitlements and calling for peaceful management of developments.

Issuer
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Darussalam
Claimants
Brunei, China (PRC), Malaysia, Vietnam, Philippines
Topics
UNCLOS, Diplomacy, Peaceful settlement
Primary source
Government Resource 2026

South China Sea Issue

Taiwan MOFA page summarizing Taiwan claims, policy language, Taiping Island, and peaceful-settlement positions.

Issuer
Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Claimants
Taiwan, China (PRC), Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei
Topics
Sovereignty, UNCLOS, Diplomacy
Primary source
Think Tank Profile 2026

China (PRC) claimant profile

Claimant profile summarizing China (PRC)'s South China Sea claims, historical and legal bases, and relevant political statements.

Issuer
National Bureau of Asian Research
Claimants
China (PRC)
Topics
Sovereignty, Maritime zones, Claimant profile
Secondary source
Academic Publication 2019

Maritime Militias in the South China Sea

Comparative analysis of Chinese and Vietnamese maritime militias and their legal and operational functions.

Issuer
National Bureau of Asian Research
Claimants
China (PRC), Vietnam
Topics
Security, Law enforcement, Maritime militia
Secondary source
Academic Publication 2016

The Role of Energy in Disputes over the South China Sea

Analysis of hydrocarbons, offshore blocks, and energy strategy in the dispute.

Issuer
National Bureau of Asian Research
Claimants
China (PRC), Vietnam, Malaysia, Philippines, Brunei, Indonesia
Topics
Energy, Resources, Maritime zones
Secondary source
Think Tank Resource 2026

Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative

CSIS platform tracking maritime claims, outposts, incidents, arbitration positions, and geospatial data in maritime Asia.

Issuer
CSIS
Claimants
China (PRC), Taiwan, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia
Topics
Maps, Security, Reports
Secondary source
Data/Map 2026

Island Tracker Archive

Satellite imagery and outpost database for occupied reefs and islets across the South China Sea.

Issuer
CSIS
Claimants
China (PRC), Taiwan, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia
Topics
Maps, Outposts, Security
Secondary source
Data/Map 2026

China (PRC) Island Tracker

AMTI tracker for Chinese outposts in the Paracels, Spratlys, and Scarborough Shoal area.

Issuer
CSIS
Claimants
China (PRC)
Topics
Maps, Outposts, Security, Artificial islands
Secondary source
Data/Map 2016

Philippines v. China (PRC): Arbitration Outcomes

Interactive map summarizing spatial implications of the 2016 arbitration outcomes.

Issuer
CSIS
Claimants
Philippines, China (PRC)
Topics
Arbitration, Maps, UNCLOS
Secondary source
Think Tank Resource 2025

Arbitration Support Tracker

Tracker of national positions on the 2016 arbitral award and whether states characterize it as legally binding.

Issuer
CSIS
Claimants
Philippines, China (PRC)
Topics
Arbitration, Diplomacy, State practice
Secondary source
Think Tank Analysis 2024

Manila and Beijing Clarify Select South China Sea Claims

Analysis of 2024 Philippine maritime legislation and Chinese responses in the broader clarification of maritime claims.

Issuer
CSIS
Claimants
Philippines, China (PRC)
Topics
National law, Maritime zones, Diplomacy
Secondary source
Think Tank Resource 2024

Territorial Disputes in the South China Sea

Conflict tracker summarizing strategic stakes, claimant positions, resource interests, and escalation risks.

Issuer
Council on Foreign Relations
Claimants
China (PRC), Taiwan, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia
Topics
Security, Geopolitics, Resources
Secondary source
NGO Report 2026

South China Sea topic page

Crisis Group collection on South China Sea tensions, escalation risk, and conflict-prevention recommendations.

Issuer
International Crisis Group
Claimants
China (PRC), Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia
Topics
Security, Diplomacy, Crisis management
Secondary source
NGO Report 2024

Philippines: Calming Tensions in the South China Sea

Conflict-prevention analysis focused on China (PRC)-Philippines tensions and options for reducing risks around maritime confrontations.

Issuer
International Crisis Group
Claimants
Philippines, China (PRC)
Topics
Security, Crisis management, Diplomacy
Secondary source
Government Report 2022

Maritime Claims in the South China Sea: State Practice Supplement

Supplement to Limits in the Seas No. 150 collecting state practice and diplomatic responses to South China Sea claims.

Issuer
U.S. Department of State
Claimants
China (PRC), Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, Taiwan
Topics
Maritime zones, State practice, UNCLOS
Primary source
Government Report 2016

South China Sea Arbitration Ruling: What Happened and What's Next?

Issue brief explaining the arbitral ruling, China (PRC)'s response, and likely policy implications.

Issuer
U.S.-China (PRC) Economic and Security Review Commission
Claimants
China (PRC), Philippines
Topics
Arbitration, Security, Diplomacy
Primary source
Government Report 2026

China (PRC)'s Activities in the South China Sea

Japanese defense briefing on Chinese activity, island construction, military facilities, and implications for regional security.

Issuer
Ministry of Defense of Japan
Claimants
China (PRC), Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei
Topics
Security, Artificial islands, Military activity
Primary source
Government Analysis 2024

Competing Claims in the South China Sea

Legal overview of competing SCS claims, maritime features, and UNCLOS frameworks.

Issuer
The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School
Claimants
China (PRC), Taiwan, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei
Topics
Sovereignty, UNCLOS, Security
Primary source
Academic Publication 2019

The South China Sea Arbitration Award

Scholarly treatment of the arbitral award and its implications for law of the sea and regional practice.

Issuer
U.S. Naval War College
Claimants
China (PRC), Philippines
Topics
Arbitration, UNCLOS, Compliance
Secondary source
Academic Publication 2019

The Value and Viability of the South China Sea Arbitration Ruling

Scholarly assessment of the legal and political value of the arbitral award after issuance.

Issuer
U.S. Naval War College
Claimants
China (PRC), Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei
Topics
Arbitration, Compliance, State practice
Secondary source
Academic Publication 2023

What Has China (PRC)'s Lawfare Achieved in the South China Sea?

Perspective paper on China (PRC)'s use of legal argument and state practice after the 2016 award.

Issuer
ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute
Claimants
China (PRC), Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia
Topics
Lawfare, Diplomacy, UNCLOS
Secondary source
NGO Report 2021

The South China Sea: Realities and Responses in Southeast Asia

Policy report taking stock of the dispute through Southeast Asian claimant perspectives.

Issuer
Asia Society Policy Institute
Claimants
Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, China (PRC)
Topics
Policy, Security, Diplomacy
Secondary source
Data/Map 2026

The South China Sea Maritime Tracker

Interactive reference for sovereignty, sovereign rights, jurisdiction, and related South China Sea dispute dynamics.

Issuer
Institute for China (PRC)-America Studies
Claimants
China (PRC), Taiwan, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia
Topics
Maps, Maritime zones, Sovereignty
Secondary source
Data/Map 2026

South China Sea Incident Tracker

Interactive timeline of major maritime law-enforcement incidents in the South China Sea from 2010 onward.

Issuer
CSIS
Claimants
China (PRC), Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia
Topics
Incidents, Security, Law enforcement
Secondary source
Regional Diplomacy 2026

25th ASEAN-China Senior Officials' Meeting on DOC Implementation

MFA account of the January 2026 ASEAN-China senior officials' meeting on DOC implementation and the roadmap for the next COC consultation.

Issuer
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China (PRC)
Claimants
China (PRC), Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia
Topics
ASEAN, Code of Conduct, Diplomacy, China (PRC) policy
Primary source
Government Statement 2026

《海警法》施行五周年:中国海警维权执法开创新局面

China Coast Guard article marking five years of the Coast Guard Law and summarizing regular rights-protection patrols and maritime law-enforcement practice.

Issuer
China Coast Guard
Claimants
China (PRC)
Topics
Coast guard, Law enforcement, State practice, China (PRC) policy
Primary source
Government Statement 2026

中国海警位中国黄岩岛领海及周边区域执法巡查

Bilingual China Coast Guard notice reporting June 2026 law-enforcement patrols in the territorial sea of Huangyan Dao and surrounding areas.

Issuer
China Coast Guard
Claimants
China (PRC), Philippines
Topics
Coast guard, Huangyan Dao, Law enforcement, China (PRC) policy
Primary source
Book 2014

The South China Sea Arbitration: A Chinese Perspective

Edited collection presenting Chinese and related perspectives on jurisdictional and merits issues in the Philippines-China (PRC) arbitration.

Issuer
Hart Publishing / Bloomsbury
Claimants
China (PRC), Philippines, Taiwan
Topics
Literature, English works, Arbitration, Jurisdiction, China (PRC) policy
Secondary source
Working Paper 2014

The South China Sea Arbitration: Is There a Case to Answer?

Working paper version of a chapter analyzing possible jurisdictional and admissibility obstacles in the South China Sea arbitration.

Issuer
SSRN / Bonn Research Papers on Public International Law
Claimants
China (PRC), Philippines
Topics
Literature, English works, Arbitration, Jurisdiction, UNCLOS
Secondary source
Book 2018

The South China Sea Arbitration: The Legal Dimension

Edited expert volume on jurisdiction, procedure, maritime entitlement, environmental protection, and legal reasoning in the 2016 arbitration.

Issuer
NUS Centre for International Law / Edward Elgar Publishing
Claimants
China (PRC), Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei
Topics
Literature, English works, Arbitration, UNCLOS, Environment
Secondary source
Book 2021

Routledge Handbook of the South China Sea

Handbook surveying legal, political, security, environmental, and resource dimensions of South China Sea issues.

Issuer
Routledge
Claimants
China (PRC), Taiwan, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia
Topics
Literature, English works, Geopolitics, Law of the sea, Security
Secondary source
Book 2012

UNCLOS and Ocean Dispute Settlement: Law and Politics in the South China Sea

Monograph on UNCLOS dispute settlement, law, and politics in the South China Sea, with attention to China's legal and diplomatic positions.

Issuer
Routledge
Claimants
China (PRC), Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei
Topics
Literature, English works, UNCLOS, Dispute settlement, China (PRC) policy
Secondary source
Book 2020

UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and the South China Sea

Edited volume in the Contemporary Issues in the South China Sea series on UNCLOS interpretation, historic title and rights, due regard, and peaceful settlement.

Issuer
Routledge
Claimants
China (PRC), Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei
Topics
Literature, English works, UNCLOS, Historic rights, Maritime zones
Secondary source
Book 2014

The South China Sea: The Struggle for Power in Asia

Monograph tracing historical narratives, regional claim-making, and power politics around the South China Sea disputes.

Issuer
Yale University Press
Claimants
China (PRC), Taiwan, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia
Topics
Literature, English works, History, Geopolitics, Security
Secondary source
Journal Article 2007

South China Sea Studies in China (PRC): Achievements, Constraints and Prospects

Survey article on the development, achievements, limits, and prospects of South China Sea studies in China.

Issuer
Singapore Year Book of International Law
Claimants
China (PRC), Taiwan, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei
Topics
Literature, English works, Academic field, China (PRC) policy, Sovereignty
Secondary source
Journal Article 2003

The Dotted Line on the Chinese Map of the South China Sea: A Note

Frequently cited article on the historical and legal meaning of the dotted line on Chinese maps of the South China Sea.

Issuer
Ocean Development & International Law
Claimants
China (PRC), Taiwan, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei
Topics
Literature, English works, Nine-dash line, Historic rights, Sovereignty
Secondary source
Journal Article 2012

南海问题的国际法理

《中国法学》论文,从国际法角度论述南海问题、南海断续线和历史性权利等核心争点。

Issuer
中国法学
Claimants
China (PRC), Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei
Topics
Literature, Chinese works, 国际法, 九段线, 历史性权利
Secondary source
Journal Article 2015

中国在南海的历史性权利

《中国法学》论文,讨论历史性权利的内涵及其在中国南海主张中的作用。

Issuer
中国法学
Claimants
China (PRC), Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei
Topics
Literature, Chinese works, 历史性权利, 南海断续线, 国际法
Secondary source
Journal Article 2012

中国南海断续线的性质及线内水域的法律地位

《中国法学》论文,提出南海断续线的性质及线内水域法律地位的解释框架。

Issuer
中国法学
Claimants
China (PRC), Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei
Topics
Literature, Chinese works, 南海断续线, 海域法律地位, 国际法
Secondary source
Journal Article 2011

国内外有关南海断续线法律地位的研究述评

中文文献综述,梳理国内外学者关于南海断续线法律地位的主要观点和分歧。

Issuer
南洋问题研究
Claimants
China (PRC), Taiwan, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei
Topics
Literature, Chinese works, 文献综述, 南海断续线, 国际法
Secondary source
Journal Article 2011

南海断续线的形成及其历史涵义的解析

中文期刊论文,考察南海断续线形成过程、地图实践及其历史含义。

Issuer
浙江海洋学院学报(人文科学版)
Claimants
China (PRC), Taiwan, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei
Topics
Literature, Chinese works, 南海断续线, 历史, 地图
Secondary source
Legal Study 2024

南海仲裁案裁决之批判

中国国际法学会中文研究报告,对南海仲裁案管辖权、事实认定和法律适用作系统批判。

Issuer
中国国际法学会
Claimants
China (PRC), Philippines
Topics
Literature, Chinese works, 仲裁, 国际法, UNCLOS
Secondary source
Book 2015

南海问题面面观(修订版)

中文修订版著作,从历史、法理和国际政治等方面介绍南海问题的由来与发展。

Issuer
时事出版社
Claimants
China (PRC), Taiwan, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei
Topics
Literature, Chinese works, 历史, 国际法, 政策
Secondary source
Book 2015

中菲南海争议十问

面向中菲南海争议和仲裁背景的中文著作,梳理中国主张的历史、法理依据和不接受仲裁立场。

Issuer
时事出版社
Claimants
China (PRC), Philippines
Topics
Literature, Chinese works, 仲裁, 中菲争议, 政策
Secondary source
Working Paper 2017

“南海仲裁案”后续法律应对的关键问题研究

中国法学网刊载的研究文章,讨论南海仲裁案之后中国法律应对的关键问题。

Issuer
中国法学网
Claimants
China (PRC), Philippines
Topics
Literature, Chinese works, 仲裁, 法律应对, UNCLOS
Secondary source
Working Paper 2017

论混合型海洋争端的管辖权问题

以南海仲裁案等为背景,讨论领土主权、海洋划界和公约解释适用交织时的管辖权问题。

Issuer
中国法学网
Claimants
China (PRC), Philippines
Topics
Literature, Chinese works, 管辖权, 混合型争端, UNCLOS
Secondary source
Journal Article 2019

The Rule of Law and Maritime Security: Understanding Lawfare in the South China Sea

Foundational article arguing that maritime security practice in the South China Sea is shaped not only by material power but also by legal argument, legal justification, and competing rule-of-law narratives.

Issuer
International Affairs
Claimants
China (PRC), Philippines, Vietnam, United States
Topics
Lawfare, Literature, English works, Security, Rule of law, Maritime zones
Secondary source
Think Tank Report 2020

South China Sea "Lawfare": Fighting over the Freedom of Navigation

Policy report on how disputes over freedom of navigation, naval operations, and UNCLOS interpretations can become lawfare when legal positions are folded into strategic signaling.

Issuer
GIGA Focus Asia
Claimants
China (PRC), United States, Vietnam, Philippines
Topics
Lawfare, Reports, Navigation, Security, UNCLOS, Freedom of navigation
Secondary source
Commentary 2022

"Lawfare" in the South China Sea Disputes

Short analysis emphasizing that not every strategic use of law is abusive, and that legal tools can clarify claims, constrain coercion, and shape dispute-settlement incentives.

Issuer
Lowy Institute, The Interpreter
Claimants
China (PRC), Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia
Topics
Lawfare, Diplomacy, Arbitration, Maritime zones, Commentary
Secondary source
Research Report 2024

The Use of 'Lawfare' in the South China Sea Disputes: Views from the Philippines, Vietnam, and Indonesia

Regional expert report comparing how the Philippines, Vietnam, and Indonesia use international law, dispute settlement, diplomatic protest, and ASEAN mechanisms as strategic tools in response to Chinese pressure.

Issuer
Blue Security Maritime Affairs Series
Claimants
Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, China (PRC)
Topics
Lawfare, Reports, Arbitration, Diplomacy, Maritime zones
Secondary source
Journal Article 2024

Power Shift, the South China Sea Dispute, and the Role of International Law

Article framing the law of the sea as a battleground for Sino-American legal warfare and connecting legal interpretation to balance-of-power dynamics.

Issuer
Michigan Journal of International Law
Claimants
China (PRC), United States, Philippines, Vietnam
Topics
Lawfare, Literature, English works, UNCLOS, Great-power competition
Secondary source
Book 2025

Lawfulness and Lawfare in the South China Sea

Book-length treatment of lawfulness and legal warfare in the South China Sea, including legal techniques within cognitive and hybrid warfare contexts.

Issuer
Springer Singapore
Claimants
China (PRC), Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei
Topics
Lawfare, Literature, English works, Book, UNCLOS, Security
Secondary source
Journal Article 2025

U.S. v. PRC: Comparative Approaches to Lawfare in the South China Sea

Naval Law Review article comparing Chinese and U.S. lawfare strategies, including historic-rights claims, the nine-dash line, U.S. FONOPs, and alliance-based legal signaling.

Issuer
Naval Law Review
Claimants
China (PRC), United States, Philippines, Vietnam, Taiwan
Topics
Lawfare, Literature, English works, Security, Navigation, UNCLOS
Secondary source
Journal Article 2022

The Law of the Sea and PRC Gray-Zone Operations in the South China Sea

AJIL analysis of PRC gray-zone operations that exploit or create legal uncertainty, with the nine-dash line and ambiguous maritime claims treated as operational tools.

Issuer
American Journal of International Law
Claimants
China (PRC), Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia
Topics
Lawfare, Literature, English works, Gray zone, Security, UNCLOS
Secondary source
Journal Article 2016

China and the South China Sea "Lawfare"

Early dedicated study of China and South China Sea lawfare, widely cited in later scholarship on legal warfare and the nine-dash line.

Issuer
Issues & Studies
Claimants
China (PRC), Taiwan, Philippines, Vietnam
Topics
Lawfare, Literature, English works, China policy, Nine-dash line
Secondary source
Journal Article 2021

Law as a Battlefield: The U.S., China, and the Global Escalation of Lawfare

Broad article on the escalation of lawfare, including U.S.-China legal battles connected to the South China Sea and the arbitration brought by a U.S. treaty ally.

Issuer
Cornell Law Review
Claimants
China (PRC), United States, Philippines
Topics
Lawfare, Literature, English works, Security, Great-power competition
Secondary source
Blog Analysis 2020

Vietnam Threatens China with Litigation over the South China Sea

Lawfare analysis of Vietnam's possible use of litigation to clarify resource rights, relieve domestic pressure, and improve bargaining leverage in bilateral and ASEAN-China settings.

Issuer
Lawfare
Claimants
Vietnam, China (PRC)
Topics
Lawfare, Online discussion, Arbitration, Energy, Diplomacy
Secondary source
Blog Analysis 2014

Why "Lawfare" Won't Deter China in the South China Sea

Pre-award commentary skeptical that litigation alone could deter China, useful for showing the debate over lawfare's strategic limits before the 2016 award.

Issuer
Opinio Juris
Claimants
Philippines, China (PRC)
Topics
Lawfare, Online discussion, Arbitration, Compliance, UNCLOS
Secondary source
Blog Analysis 2016

The Lawfare over South China Sea: Exceptional Rules vs. General Rules

Post-award commentary from a Chinese legal perspective presenting the contest over the award's legal effect as lawfare between China and the United States and its partners.

Issuer
Opinio Juris
Claimants
China (PRC), Philippines, United States
Topics
Lawfare, Online discussion, Arbitration, China policy, Compliance
Secondary source
Blog Analysis 2022

South China Sea and the Conundrum of China's Annual Fishing Bans

Analysis of China's annual fishing bans as a legal and political tool that appears regulatory while reinforcing contested maritime control.

Issuer
Opinio Juris
Claimants
China (PRC), Vietnam, Philippines
Topics
Lawfare, Online discussion, Fisheries, Gray zone, National law
Secondary source
Blog Analysis 2024

China: Announcement of Straight Baselines at Scarborough Shoal

Law-of-the-sea blog note tracking China's 2024 Scarborough Shoal baseline announcement and the Philippine diplomatic protest that followed.

Issuer
De Maribus
Claimants
China (PRC), Philippines
Topics
Lawfare, Online discussion, Baselines, Scarborough Shoal, State practice
Secondary source
News 2024

China Delimits a Contested South China Sea Shoal in a Dispute with Philippines

News account of China's 2024 publication of Scarborough Shoal baselines two days after Philippine maritime-zone legislation, showing legal instruments used in a rapid claim-counterclaim sequence.

Issuer
Associated Press
Claimants
China (PRC), Philippines
Topics
Lawfare, News, Baselines, Scarborough Shoal, National law
Secondary source
Blog Analysis 2016

Tribunal Issues Landmark Ruling in South China Sea Arbitration

Lawfare explainer on the 2016 award, summarizing how the tribunal treated the nine-dash line, feature status, Philippine sovereign rights, environmental harm, and navigational safety.

Issuer
Lawfare
Claimants
Philippines, China (PRC)
Topics
Lawfare, Online discussion, Arbitration, UNCLOS, Compliance
Secondary source
Commentary 2018

China's Three Warfares in Theory and Practice in the South China Sea

Commentary connecting legal warfare with public-opinion and psychological warfare under the PRC's three-warfares framework in the South China Sea.

Issuer
Georgetown Security Studies Review
Claimants
China (PRC), Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei
Topics
Lawfare, Online discussion, Three warfares, Information operations, Security
Secondary source
Commentary 2021

China's Three Information Warfares

Proceedings article explaining public-opinion, psychological, and legal warfare as mutually reinforcing information tools, with South China Sea examples.

Issuer
Proceedings, U.S. Naval Institute
Claimants
China (PRC), United States, Philippines, Vietnam
Topics
Lawfare, Three warfares, Information operations, Security, China policy
Secondary source
Journal Article 2024

Maritime Incidents in the South China Sea: Measures of Law Enforcement or Use of Force?

Article analyzing whether maritime incidents in the South China Sea should be characterized as law enforcement, use of force, or something in between, a core issue in legal framing of gray-zone conduct.

Issuer
International Law Studies
Claimants
China (PRC), Philippines, Vietnam
Topics
Lawfare, Literature, English works, Law enforcement, Use of force, Gray zone
Secondary source
Journal Article 2017

An International Law Perspective on Insular Features (Islands) and Low-tide Elevations in the South China Sea

Focused legal analysis of islands, rocks, and low-tide elevations after the South China Sea arbitration, central to Article 121 and feature-status debates.

Issuer
The International Journal of Marine and Coastal Law
Claimants
China (PRC), Taiwan, Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei
Topics
Literature, English works, UNCLOS, Maritime zones, Arbitration, Island status
Secondary source
Journal Article 2017

Offshore Coral Reef Damage, Overfishing, and Paths to Peace in the South China Sea

Environmental and legal study of coral reef damage and overfishing, relevant to the arbitration's marine-environment findings and regional peace proposals.

Issuer
The International Journal of Marine and Coastal Law
Claimants
China (PRC), Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei
Topics
Literature, English works, Environment, Fisheries, UNCLOS, Arbitration
Secondary source
Journal Article 2018

The South China Sea Tribunal Awards: A Dispute Resolution Perspective

Dispute-resolution analysis of the South China Sea tribunal awards, useful for assessing the case's procedural and institutional significance.

Issuer
Asia-Pacific Journal of Ocean Law and Policy
Claimants
Philippines, China (PRC)
Topics
Literature, English works, Arbitration, Dispute settlement, UNCLOS
Secondary source
Journal Article 2016

The South China Sea Arbitration Decisions on Jurisdiction and Rule of Law Concerns

Critical discussion of jurisdiction and rule-of-law questions raised by the arbitration, representing an important Chinese international-law perspective.

Issuer
Chinese Journal of International Law
Claimants
Philippines, China (PRC)
Topics
Literature, English works, Arbitration, Jurisdiction, Rule of law, China policy
Secondary source
Journal Article 2017

South China Sea Arbitral Awards: Main Findings and Assessment

Assessment of the arbitral awards' principal findings, including historic rights, feature status, environmental duties, and implications for the law of the sea.

Issuer
Max Planck Yearbook of United Nations Law
Claimants
Philippines, China (PRC)
Topics
Literature, English works, Arbitration, UNCLOS, Maritime zones
Secondary source
Journal Article 2017

The South China Sea Arbitration and Taiwan's Claim: Legal and Political Implications

Analyzes how the arbitration affected Taiwan's position, especially the treatment of Taiping Island and the legal-political consequences of Taiwan's exclusion.

Issuer
Journal of Chinese Political Science
Claimants
Taiwan, Philippines, China (PRC)
Topics
Literature, English works, Arbitration, Taiwan policy, Island status, Taiping Island
Secondary source
Journal Article 2018

Universalizing the Law of the Sea in the South China Sea Dispute

Argues for broader universalization of law-of-the-sea norms in the dispute and examines how UNCLOS can structure legal expectations among claimants.

Issuer
Ocean Development & International Law
Claimants
Philippines, China (PRC), Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei
Topics
Literature, English works, UNCLOS, Rule of law, Maritime zones, Arbitration
Secondary source
Journal Article 2020

Moving from MPAs to Area-based Management Measures in the South China Sea

Open-access study proposing area-based management measures as a practical path for environmental cooperation in contested South China Sea spaces.

Issuer
The International Journal of Marine and Coastal Law
Claimants
China (PRC), Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei
Topics
Literature, English works, Environment, Fisheries, Regional cooperation, UNCLOS
Secondary source
Journal Article 2025

Muddied Waters: Freedom-of-navigation Operations as Signals in the South China Sea

Recent political-science article treating U.S. FONOPs as foreign-policy signals and explaining why their meaning can become ambiguous in the South China Sea.

Issuer
The British Journal of Politics and International Relations
Claimants
United States, China (PRC), Philippines, Vietnam
Topics
Literature, English works, Navigation, FONOPs, Security, Geopolitics
Secondary source
Journal Article 2022

What's Really Going On in the South China Sea?

Open-access article asking what strategic dynamics underlie recurring crises in the South China Sea, useful for linking legal disputes to security incentives.

Issuer
Journal of Current Southeast Asian Affairs
Claimants
China (PRC), Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei, United States
Topics
Literature, English works, Geopolitics, Security, Diplomacy, Crisis management
Secondary source
Journal Article 2012

Conflict and Diplomacy in the South China Sea: The View from Washington

Peer-reviewed account of U.S. diplomacy and conflict management in the South China Sea during the period of rising post-2009 tensions.

Issuer
Asian Survey
Claimants
United States, China (PRC), Philippines, Vietnam
Topics
Literature, English works, Diplomacy, Security, Navigation, Geopolitics
Secondary source
Book 2015

The South China Sea Maritime Dispute: Political, Legal and Regional Perspectives

Edited volume collecting political, legal, and regional analyses of the maritime dispute and its implications for Asia-Pacific security.

Issuer
Routledge
Claimants
China (PRC), Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei, United States
Topics
Literature, English works, Book, Geopolitics, Law of the sea, Regional order
Secondary source
Book 2015

Power, Law, and Maritime Order in the South China Sea

Edited volume on policy perspectives, international law, UNCLOS, conflict management, and maritime order in the South China Sea.

Issuer
Lexington Books
Claimants
China (PRC), Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei, United States, Taiwan
Topics
Literature, English works, Book, UNCLOS, Diplomacy, Regional cooperation
Secondary source
Book 2019

Building a Normative Order in the South China Sea: Evolving Disputes, Expanding Options

Edited volume exploring normative ordering, dispute management, environmental cooperation, food security, FONOPs, and institutional options.

Issuer
Edward Elgar Publishing
Claimants
China (PRC), Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei, United States
Topics
Literature, English works, Book, Regional order, Code of Conduct, UNCLOS
Secondary source
Book 2015

Territorial Disputes in the South China Sea: Navigating Rough Waters

Edited volume on origins, legal dimensions, ASEAN diplomacy, claimant perspectives, and future approaches to the South China Sea disputes.

Issuer
Palgrave Macmillan
Claimants
China (PRC), Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei, Taiwan
Topics
Literature, English works, Book, Sovereignty, ASEAN, Dispute settlement
Secondary source
Book 2016

China's Troubled Waters: Maritime Disputes in Theoretical Perspective

Theoretical treatment of China's maritime disputes, including the South China Sea, with attention to domestic politics, nationalism, and strategic incentives.

Issuer
Cambridge University Press
Claimants
China (PRC), Philippines, Vietnam, Japan, United States
Topics
Literature, English works, Book, Geopolitics, China policy, Security
Secondary source
Book 2019

Vietnam, Territoriality and the South China Sea: Paracel and Spratly Islands

Vietnam-focused monograph on territoriality, history, and the Paracel and Spratly disputes, translated and edited for English-language readers.

Issuer
Routledge
Claimants
Vietnam, China (PRC), Taiwan, Philippines
Topics
Literature, English works, Book, Vietnam, Sovereignty, History
Secondary source
Book 2014

Major Law and Policy Issues in the South China Sea: European and American Perspectives

Edited volume on major legal and policy issues, including historic rights, maritime boundary delimitation, navigation, and Taiwan's role.

Issuer
Routledge
Claimants
China (PRC), Taiwan, Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei, United States
Topics
Literature, English works, Book, Law of the sea, Policy, Navigation
Secondary source
NGO Report 2021

Competing Visions of International Order in the South China Sea

Crisis Group report on competing order narratives and the strategic dilemma facing claimants and external powers in the South China Sea.

Issuer
International Crisis Group
Claimants
China (PRC), Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei, United States
Topics
Reports, Diplomacy, Security, Regional order, Crisis management
Secondary source
NGO Report 2021

The Philippines' Dilemma: How to Manage Tensions in the South China Sea

Country-focused report on Manila's post-award strategic choices, alliance management, and options for managing tensions with China (PRC).

Issuer
International Crisis Group
Claimants
Philippines, China (PRC), United States
Topics
Reports, Philippines, Crisis management, Security, Arbitration
Secondary source
NGO Report 2021

Vietnam Tacks Between Cooperation and Struggle in the South China Sea

Report explaining Vietnam's balancing of cooperation, legal options, diplomacy, and deterrence in the South China Sea.

Issuer
International Crisis Group
Claimants
Vietnam, China (PRC), United States
Topics
Reports, Vietnam, Crisis management, Security, Diplomacy
Secondary source
NGO Report 2012

Stirring up the South China Sea (II): Regional Responses

Early Crisis Group report on regional responses by Southeast Asian claimants to the intensifying South China Sea dispute.

Issuer
International Crisis Group
Claimants
China (PRC), Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei
Topics
Reports, Diplomacy, ASEAN, Crisis management, Security
Secondary source
NGO Report 2015

Stirring up the South China Sea (IV): Oil in Troubled Waters

Report on hydrocarbon resources, energy diplomacy, and conflict-management challenges in disputed South China Sea waters.

Issuer
International Crisis Group
Claimants
China (PRC), Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei
Topics
Reports, Energy, Joint development, Crisis management, Security
Secondary source
Research Report 2024

Understanding and Countering China's Maritime Gray Zone Operations

RAND report on PRC maritime gray-zone tactics and potential countermeasures, relevant to coast guard, militia, and coercion debates.

Issuer
RAND Corporation
Claimants
China (PRC), Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, United States, Taiwan
Topics
Reports, Security, Gray zone, Maritime militia, Law enforcement, China policy
Secondary source
Research Report 2016

Maritime Issues in the East and South China Seas: Summary of a Conference

Conference report with chapters on maritime disputes, Taiwan's initiatives, mutual non-denial, and legal aspects of East and South China Sea tensions.

Issuer
RAND Corporation
Claimants
China (PRC), Taiwan, Philippines, Vietnam, United States, Japan
Topics
Reports, Security, Law of the sea, Taiwan policy, Regional order
Secondary source
Research Report 2018

A U.S. Option Playbook for Contingency Planning to Reclaim Scarborough Shoal

RAND planning paper using Scarborough Shoal as a contingency scenario for coercion, escalation management, and alliance response.

Issuer
RAND Corporation
Claimants
United States, China (PRC), Philippines
Topics
Reports, Scarborough Shoal, Security, Gray zone, Alliance policy
Secondary source
Commentary 2020

A Short History of China's Fishing Militia and What It May Tell Us

Concise RAND analysis of the People's Armed Forces Maritime Militia and its role in changing facts at sea below the threshold of armed conflict.

Issuer
RAND Corporation
Claimants
China (PRC), Philippines, Vietnam, United States
Topics
Reports, Maritime militia, Gray zone, Security, China policy
Secondary source
Journal Article 2019

《美国国际法杂志》南海专刊文章述评

中文述评文章,围绕《美国国际法杂志》南海专题中的仲裁、历史性权利和海洋法争议展开评论。

Issuer
中国法学网
Claimants
China (PRC), Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei
Topics
Literature, Chinese works, 国际法, Arbitration, UNCLOS, 学术述评
Secondary source
Journal Article 2016

中国南海历史性权利探析——以中菲“南海仲裁案”为视角

以上海国际问题研究院转载资料为入口的中文论文,从南海仲裁案角度分析中国南海历史性权利。

Issuer
《亚太安全与海洋研究》
Claimants
China (PRC), Philippines
Topics
Literature, Chinese works, 历史性权利, Arbitration, 国际法, China policy
Secondary source
Journal Article 2016

关于菲律宾提起的“南海仲裁案”的法理分析

中文法理分析,以笔谈形式集中呈现中国学界和官方法律界对菲律宾提起仲裁的批评性观点。

Issuer
《中国法学》
Claimants
China (PRC), Philippines
Topics
Literature, Chinese works, Arbitration, Jurisdiction, 国际法, China policy
Secondary source
Journal Article 2016

国际法、国际关系与国家利益视角下的南海仲裁案

从国际法、国际关系和国家利益三重视角分析南海仲裁案及其对中国争端解决立场的影响。

Issuer
《亚太安全与海洋研究》
Claimants
China (PRC), Philippines, United States
Topics
Literature, Chinese works, Arbitration, 国际关系, 国际法, 国家利益
Secondary source
Journal Article 2016

南海仲裁案中有关低潮高地问题的评析

中文论文,从低潮高地自然属性、占有问题和海域划界关联角度评析南海仲裁案中的相关诉求。

Issuer
《国际法研究》
Claimants
China (PRC), Philippines
Topics
Literature, Chinese works, 低潮高地, Arbitration, UNCLOS, Maritime zones
Secondary source
Thesis 2017

從國際法論南海島礁爭議:以南海仲裁案為例

繁体中文学位论文,以南海仲裁案为例,从国际法和岛屿制度角度讨论南海岛礁争议及台湾政策。

Issuer
華藝線上圖書館
Claimants
Taiwan, China (PRC), Philippines, Vietnam
Topics
Literature, Chinese works, Taiwan, Arbitration, Island status, 国际法
Secondary source
Journal Article 2016

論南海仲裁案中台灣的國際法地位:以新港/政策法學派為中心

繁体中文论文,从新港/政策法学派视角分析台湾在菲中南海仲裁案中的国际法地位与参与者地位。

Issuer
華藝線上圖書館
Claimants
Taiwan, China (PRC), Philippines
Topics
Literature, Chinese works, Taiwan, Arbitration, 国际法, Policy-oriented jurisprudence
Secondary source
Commentary 2016

南海仲裁案裁决无效无约束力

中文评论文章,集中表达裁决无效、无约束力的中国国际法学者立场,可与英文CJIL论文对读。

Issuer
《紫光阁》
Claimants
China (PRC), Philippines
Topics
Literature, Chinese works, Arbitration, Compliance, China policy, 国际法
Secondary source
Journal Article 2021

中国南海U型线内历史性权利维护研究

中文论文,围绕U型线内历史性权利的维护问题梳理概念、争议和南海仲裁案后的法律讨论。

Issuer
汉斯出版社
Claimants
China (PRC), Philippines, Vietnam
Topics
Literature, Chinese works, 历史性权利, Nine-dash line, UNCLOS, China policy
Secondary source