OVERVIEW

This thematic unit contains seven texts on the topic of territorial disputes in South China Sea. After an introductory text, the unit is divided into two topical clusters of three texts each. The texts in this thematic unit range in difficulty from ILR level 2+ to ILR level 3. 

See the corresponding thematic unit titled "Territorial Disputes in South China Sea: Perspectives from Countries Neighboring the People’s Republic of China" for additional practice on this topic.

Introductory Text
South China Sea Overview from China’s Perspective (ILR level 2+)

Topical Cluster I: Law, Arbitration, and Diplomacy
China’s Perspective on Arbitration (ILR level 2+)
Duterte’s Visit to China and Japan (ILR level 3)
Duterte’s Relationship with China (ILR level 3)

Topical Cluster II: Military Infrastructure and Involvement
China’s Fiery Cross Reef Test Flight (ILR level 3)
China’s Naval Exercises before Arbitration (ILR level 3)
Militarization of Scarborough Shoal (ILR level 3)