Why Coast Guards, Not Warships, Are Shaping the Future of the South China Sea

Why Coast Guards, Not Warships, Are Shaping the Future of the South China Sea

  • January 7, 2026

In the tense waters of the South China Sea, it is increasingly coast guard vessels rather than naval warships that are defining how disputes unfold. When ships from China and the Philippines encounter each other near Second Thomas Shoal, the scenes are often

Report Reveals 15-Hour Yellow Sea Stand-Off Between Chinese and South Korean Vessels

Report Reveals 15-Hour Yellow Sea Stand-Off Between Chinese and South Korean Vessels

  • October 29, 2025

Chinese and South Korean coast guard vessels were reportedly engaged in a 15-hour stand-off in the Yellow Sea last month, highlighting persistent tensions over maritime jurisdiction and artificial structures in the semi-enclosed sea between the two nations. According to a report by a