Despite a turbulent 2024 in the South China Sea, at least one constant remained: the China Coast Guard’s (CCG) presence was ubiquitous but seemingly unable to impose Beijing’s will on other claimants. Analysis of AIS data from commercial provider Starboard Maritime Analytics shows that Beijing maintained daily patrols at key locations across the South China […] Continue Reading
Island Tracker
Five claimants occupy nearly 70 disputed reefs and islets spread across the South China Sea. They have built more than 90 outposts on these contested features, many of which have seen expansion in recent years.
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