Economy & Trade
South China Sea Standoff — The Escalation Spiral Neither Side Can Exit
⚡ FAST READ1-min read A direct US-China naval confrontation near disputed reefs in early March 2026 represents the most dangerous military flashpoint since the 2001 EP-3 incident, occurring against a backdrop of intensifying trade war and collapsing diplomatic channels that leave no off-ramp for de-escalation. ── 3 Key Points ───────── * • A US Navy