The Panatag Shoal dispute is a microcosm of the larger geopolitical contest for the South China Sea. Known locally as Bajo de Masinloc and in China as Huangyan Island, this triangle-shaped coral atoll is not just a fishing ground, it is a test case for sovereignty, international law, and great-power rivalry. At the heart of … Continue reading Panatag Shoal Sparks Controversy as China Releases New Maritime Baselines