Editorial
Analysis on today’s headlines.

Manila’s Role in Escalating Tensions in the South China Sea: A China Daily Perspective
The ongoing tensions in the South China Sea have seen escalating confrontations between the Philippines and China, particularly around the contested Tiexian Reef. Recently, the
Wall Street Journal Editorial Board Criticizes IMO Carbon Tax as Unjust Taxation
As the International Maritime Organization (IMO) convenes to vote on its controversial Net-Zero Framework, the Wall Street Journal Editorial Board has sharply criticized the proposal,

Trump Pressure Averts U.N. Shipping Tax—For Now
The United States gained its independence from Britain through a revolutionary struggle against perceived injustices, notably the principle of “taxation

India’s Untapped Maritime Potential
India’s maritime sector has significant unrealised potential, hampered by outdated regulations and high logistics costs. Despite boasting an extensive coastline

Hutchison Ports Boosts $1 Billion Investment to Modernize Pakistan’s Port Infrastructure
Hutchison Ports has pledged to accelerate its $1 billion investment plan to modernize Pakistan’s port infrastructure, as announced by the

Chinese Fishing in West Africa: Addressing Environmental and Social Challenges
Summary: Chinese Fishing in West Africa – Environmental and Social Impacts In May 2025, the China Global South Initiative (CGSi)
