Rough waters: tensions are brewing in the South China Sea

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Tensions in the South China Sea seem worryingly close to boiling over. As China seeks to stake its claims over the region, all eyes are on America’s delicate dance with its South-East Asian allies. Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to Economist Podcasts+ For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.