Jianwei Li

National Institute for South China Sea Studies | NISCSS · Research Center for Maritime Economy

The article provides an analysis of the issues to be addressed in the COC Consultation process between the ASEAN countries and China relating to the South China Sea. The article is available at the following link: https://www.chinausfocus.com/peace-security/south-china-sea-efforts-enhanced

The article provides an analysis of the on-going tensions between China and the Philippines in the area around Whitsun Reef in the Spratly Archipelago in the South China Sea. The article outlines the context in which the tension has occurred and the nature of the current differences between the two countries! The article is available at the followi...

The article provides an analysis of the recent visit to Vietnam by the Secretary of State of the US Mike Pompeo. The article is available through the following link: https://www.chinausfocus.com/peace-security/pompeos-puzzling-side-trip

The power-point presentation of our Paper for the Conference in Qingdao in November 2012. As neither of us could participate in person at the Conference The organisers made other arrangements for the presentation of our paper at the Conference.

The Powerpoint presentation that we made at the International Workshop on “Cooperation for the Safety of Navigation in East Asia: Legal Arrangements and Political Implications” Organised by the National Institute for South China Sea Studies Haikou, China, 17–18 November 2011.

The article provides an analysis the prevailing situation relating to ffishery in the Gulf of Tonkin . The article takes as its starting point that From April 21 to 23, a joint fisheries inspection was carried out by the Chinese Coast Guard and its Vietnamese counterpart in the Gulf of Tonkin. It was the first inspection of its kind this year.the a...

The article provides an analysis of the incident of 2 April 2020, when a China Coat Guard vessel spotted a Vietnam-flagged Fishing boat in the vicinity of the Paracel islands in the South China Sea. During the law enforcement exercise of the Chinese vessel, the fishing boat sank and its 8 men crew were rescued. The article highlights the official p...

The PPT of our presentation at the International Conference on “Recent Development of the South China Sea Dispute and Prospects of Joint Development Regime”. Organised by The National Institute for South China Sea Studies in Haikou, 6-7 December 2012.

The PPT of our Presentation at the Conference in May 2012 in Preston.

Iron isotopes have been widely applied to trace mineralization processes of magmatic-hydrothermal ore systems, yet the application of Fe isotopes in porphyry Cu deposits (PCDs) is still restricted by the lack of understanding of its behaviors during hydrothermal alteration and ore formation processes. In this study, Fe isotope systematics in whole-...

The article provides an analysis of the management of the Reed Bank collision in the South China Sea between China and the Philippines

The Dahu lodegold deposit is situated in the Xiaoqinling district, hosted in the east-west-trending shear zones, and characterized by auriferous quartz vein-type. Based on the morphology and paragenetic assemblage, three generations of pyrite (termed as first-generation pyrite (Py1), Py2, and Py3) can be classified. The Py2 can be further identifie...

This article provides analysis of the diverging priciples and practice between China and the US relating to global governance. As veto-bearing permanent members of the UN Security Council, these are of particular relevance for observing their differences on international affairs, not only the developments in East Asia but also the overall relations...

Wolframite series often occur in tungsten deposits and other hydrothermal ore deposits. The relatively high U and low common Pb in wolframite has shown potential for U-Pb dating. In this study, we present the first laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS) U–Pb geochronological analysis of wolframite samples. The lack...

Bilateral relations between China and Vietnam over the South China Sea dispute have improved in the last couple of years as evidenced by the January summit between the two leaders. Nevertheless , as Ramses Amer and Li Jianwei argue, more needs to be done to further enhance conflict management between both countries.

The article examines the increased Joint military exercises between The UK´s Royal Navy and the US Navy in the South China Sea since early 2019. Available at: https://www.chinausfocus.com/peace-security/british-naval-activities-in-the-south-china-sea-a-double-edged-sword

The article provides an analysis of the reaction of The Philippines to US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo’s Interpretation of US-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty on 1 March 2019.

The article assess the MOU on Co-operation on oil and gas development between China and the Philippines agreed upon in connection with the state visit by China’s President Xi Jinping in October 2018. Available at http://ippreview.com/index.php/Blog/single/id/863.html

The article provides an analysis of the State visit of President Xi to the Philippines in November 2018. Available at https://www.chinausfocus.com/foreign-policy/xis-visit-to-the-philippines--implications-for-china-philippine-relations

the article provides an analysis of current China US relations. Available at https://www.chinausfocus.com/foreign-policy/are-china-and-the-us-heading-for-open-confrontation

The isotopic composition of sulfur is a vital tracer used in the Earth and planetary sciences. In this study, the laser- and ICP-induced isotopic fractionation in S-rich minerals (sulfides and...

The article dels with Developments in the South China Sea in2016 and 2017with a focus on efforts aiming to promote and Sustainable Peace and Co-operation in the Region.

The Article provides an analysis of the management efforts of the South China Sea Dispute between Philippines. Available at http://www.chinausfocus.com/foreign-policy/2017/0601/15063.htm

Bilateral relations between China and Vietnam over the South China Sea dispute have improved in the last couple of years as evidenced by the January summit between the two leaders. Nevertheless, as Ramses Amer and Li Jianwei argue, more needs to be done to further enhance conflict management between both countries. Available at http://isdp.eu/publi...

The article prvides an analysis of the possibilities for enhanced management of the south china sea Dispute between China and Vietnam in 2017. Available at http://www.chinausfocus.com/foreign-policy/how-can-2017-be-a-new-boost-on-china-vietnam-relations-over-the-south-china-sea

Available at http://www.chinausfocus.com/peace-security/maritime-delimitation-in-the-gulf-of-tonkin-is-too-important-to-be-ignored/

availble at: http://www.chinausfocus.com/peace-security/china-and-vietnam-require-more-meaningful-efforts-to-manage-disputes-in-the-south-china-sea/

The chapter compares the Chin-Philippines approach to managing tensions in the South China Sea with the China-Vietnam approach to managing tensions in the South china Sea Post the focus of the chapter is on post-2009 developments.

Freedom of navigation has played a vital role for economic prosperity in East Asia by promoting seaborne trade. As activities at sea increase, the global concerns for navigational safety and security are growing, in particular when navigation involves different activities. Under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), vessels...

Available at http://www.chinausfocus.com/peace-security/how-to-manage-china-vietnam-territorial-disputes/

The paper examines recent developments in the South China Sea through two bilateral relationships – China-Vietnam and China-Philippines – respectively. The paper first outlines recent developments in both bilateral relations relating to the South China Sea. The nature of the events causing tension is identified and the way in which the events have...

The proposed paper examines dispute settlement in practice through an overview of developments in the South China Sea region. It first studies dispute settlement arrangements from the international legal perspectives by examining the Charter of the United Nations and the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. As a case study, the Sou...

The paper investigates how maritime peace in East Asia can be enhanced through the Charter of the United Nations. This is done through an examination of two key norms of the Charter, the prohibition of the use of force in inter-state relations and the peaceful settlement of disputes. The empirical application of these principles and their possible...

Freedom of navigation has played a vital role for economic prosperity in East Asia by promoting seaborne trade. As activities at the sea increase, the global concerns for navigational safety and security are growing. Under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), vessels are endowed with different rights and obligations when th...

Available at http://www.chinausfocus.com/peace-security/china-and-us-views-on-military-vessel-rights-in-the-eez-is-more-than-a-legal-matter/

China has, apparently, more trade union members than the rest of the world put together, but the unions are subservient to the Party-state. The theme of the paper is the gap between rhetoric and reality. Issues analysed include union structure, membership, representation, and the interaction between unions and the Party-state. We suggest that Chine...

China has, apparently, more trade union members than the rest of the world put together. But the unions do not function in the same way as western trade unions. In particular Chinese unions are subservient to the Partystate. The theme of the paper is the gap between rhetoric and reality. Issues analysed include union structure, membership, represen...

In most developing countries, income inequality tends to worsen during initial stages of growth, especially in urban areas. The People’s Republic of China (PRC) provides a sharp contrast where income inequality among urban households is lower than that among rural households. In terms of inclusive growth, the existence of income mobility over a lon...