The cancellation of the US-ASEAN Leaders’ Special Meeting will undermine Vietnam’s role as ASEAN Chair, according to Prof. Thayer.

The latest patrols took place on April 28-29 without encountering any unsafe or unprofessional behavior from Chinese military.

The move provides the legal rationale for naval and air operations.

At present, China does not have the capacity to declare a military ADIZ over the entire South China Sea.

Efforts to keep economic stability and security seem to be the most concerning challenges.