Recently, "What One Needs to Know about the South China Sea" (2^nd Edition) and "What One Needs to Know about the Disputes between China and the Philippines", edited by NISCSS President Wu Shicun, have been officially published by Current Affairs Press.

"What One Needs to Know about the South China Sea" first came out in 2011 and was widely acclaimed by all walks of society. The 2^nd edition embodies necessary revisions to reflect the developments of the South China Sea issue. From the perspectives of history, international law, international politics and other disciplines, it introduces the origin and developments of the South China Sea issue in a clear, comprehensive, systematic and objective way.

In response to the South China Sea arbitration initiated by the Philippines, "What One Needs to Know about the Disputes between China and the Philippines" systematically introduces the formation and evolution of the disputes between the two sides, including those concerning Huangyan Island and Ren’ai Reef. From the perspectives of politics and law, this book offers an authoritative interpretation of the relevant background of the arbitration and China’s refusal to accept and participate in the arbitration.

With an international vision in mind, the Chief Editor, in his capacity as a scholar, voices Chinese opinions in concise, plain and easy-to-understand language and with abundant precious historical pictures. In "What One Needs to Know about the Disputes between China and the Philippines", the author presents the readers with the position paper of the Chinese government on the matter of jurisdiction in the South China Sea arbitration.

 The two books, published in both Chinese and English languages, are excellent popular readings and foreign publicity masterpieces on the South China Sea issue. As the South China Sea issue is attracting global attention, they will help the international community have a correct and objective understanding of the South China Sea issue.