The South China Sea is Boiling Over—Again If you’re watching from Manila, Cebu, or California, you’re witnessing history unfold in real time. The South China Sea—a $5.3 trillion trade highway carrying a quarter of global commerce—has once again become the world’s most dangerous flashpoint. And at the center of the storm? China’s latest diplomatic broadside against the Philippines, calling Manila’s actions … Continue reading “Cease Its Farces”: China’s Warning to the Philippines Ignites South China Sea Crisis