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The expansion of the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is in many ways a logical and even forgone conclusion. China is the world’s second-largest economy; its heavy dependence on trade inevitably makes the seas of growing importance to national well-being. Yet as China’s maritime ambitions continue to expand, the U.S. is faced with a challenging task: recognizing Chinese interests without acceding to Chinese demands. How America meets this challenge will determine the future of the Asia–Pacific region and whether America’s maritime dominance will continue through the next century.

Xi Jinping may well ruin something China has earned over the course of four decades: a reputation for steady, competent leadership, writes Cai Xia for Foreign Affairs.

China is willing to work with other East Asian countries to grow the maritime economy and cultivate more modern ocean cities to bolster its green and high-quality growth, said government officials and economists.

News Analysis Few regions are more strategically important to China than the South China Sea (SCS). Beijing has ...

There are at least 8 distinct forms of foreign policy in China. Approaching the 2022 leadership transition, it is important to understand the various institutions in play.