Diplomatic Tightrope: 70 Years of U.S. Policy on the South China Sea

The statement was dramatic, like a diplomatic line drawn in the sand. On July 13, the United States declared most of China’s maritime claims in the South China Sea to be “completely unlawful,” and its pressure on Southeast Asian nations a “campaign of bullying.”

Aug 15, 2025 - 00:05
Diplomatic Tightrope: 70 Years of U.S. Policy on the South China Sea
The statement was dramatic, like a diplomatic line drawn in the sand. On July 13, the United States declared most of China’s maritime claims in the South China Sea to be “completely unlawful,” and its pressure on Southeast Asian nations a “campaign of bullying.”