https://www.scmp.com/rss/522710/feed The latest news and top stories on Bao Yinan. As an Associate Research Fellow at the Huayang Centre for Maritime Cooperation and Ocean Governance, Bao specialises in public international law, focusing on diplomatic law and the law of the sea. His work primarily involves providing expert analysis on maritime affairs, particularly concerning the South China Sea. Dr Bao has authored numerous academic papers and commentary articles for various platforms, contributing significantly to discussions on... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Alyssa Chen Alyssa Chen Maritime tensions between China and the Philippines are likely to persist despite Manila’s call for energy cooperation, Chinese observers said after revived diplomatic talks on the weekend. Senior diplomats from the two countries met in the Chinese city of Quanzhou on Friday and Saturday for two rounds of talks, covering a range of issues from oil and gas cooperation in the South China Sea to renewable energy and coastguard communication. The foreign ministry consultations were held for the... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3348303/why-revived-china-philippine-talks-wont-lead-energy-cooperation-south-china-sea?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3348303/why-revived-china-philippine-talks-wont-lead-energy-cooperation-south-china-sea?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:15 +0000 Liu Zhen,Alyssa Chen Liu Zhen,Alyssa Chen At least two Chinese research vessels have been operating around Scarborough Shoal at the same time as a Philippine coastguard ship has been patrolling the disputed area of the South China Sea. The Xiang Yang Hong 10, an ocean research vessel operated by China’s Ministry of Natural Resources, has been operating near the reef since last Friday, according to information from the satellite-based Automatic Identification System. Another Chinese research vessel, the Zhuhai Yun, a maritime drone... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3322497/why-has-china-sent-research-vessels-scarborough-shoal-after-collision?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3322497/why-has-china-sent-research-vessels-scarborough-shoal-after-collision?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 20 Aug 2025 10:00:25 +0000