United Press International and South China Sea NewsWire Forge Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Coverage of the South China Sea

United Press International (UPI), a leader in global independent journalism, announced today a new strategic editorial partnership with the South China Sea NewsWire (SCSNW), an independent platform specializing in original reporting and analysis on the Indo-Pacific’s most contested maritime region.

The South China Sea has emerged as one of the most strategically vital arenas in international affairs, where great-power competition, environmental pressures, energy exploration, and trade converge. Through this partnership, UPI will provide its global audience and premium subscribers with timely, authoritative insights on regional dynamics—while amplifying the reach of SCSNW’s reporting.

James Borton, founder and editor of SCSNW and a senior foreign correspondent in the region for over three decades, and the SCSNW contributors will provide:

• Original news reports and analysis on key regional developments by James Borton for UPI, reflecting his deep expertise and long engagement with the Indo-Pacific’s complex dynamics.
• Content from the South China Sea NewsWire (SCSNW) featured on UPI’s global platform, broadening access and visibility for coverage of this strategically vital region.

Strategic Impact

This initiative strengthens UPI’s position as a forward-looking international news organization at a moment of heightened global interest in the Indo-Pacific. For SCSNW, the collaboration ensures its region-specific expertise reaches a broader global audience of policymakers, business leaders, and news consumers.

“The South China Sea remains a flashpoint with global implications. By partnering with James Borton and SCSNW, UPI is investing in authoritative regional coverage and reaffirming our commitment to timely, credible journalism,” said Michael Marshall, Senior Editor for Content Development, United Press International.

“This partnership allows South China Sea NewsWire to extend its reporting to new audiences while contributing to UPI’s reputation as a trusted source of international analysis,” said James Borton, founder of South China Sea NewsWire.

About United Press International (UPI):

UPI is a trusted source of news, analysis, and information for audiences around the world. With a legacy of independent reporting, UPI provides timely and credible coverage on international affairs, business, science, and technology.

About South China Sea NewsWire (SCSNW):

Founded by journalist and author James Borton, SCSNW provides original reporting and analysis on security, environment, energy, and trade in the South China Sea. The platform has grown from a niche aggregator into a recognized source of independent journalism on Indo-Pacific affairs.

Media Contacts:

James Borton, [email protected]

Michael Marshall, [email protected]