In the past one year, the situation in South China Sea underwent a series of complex twists and turns. As a whole, the situation in South China Sea is getting more and more complex, and it will be harder to find a solution of the South China Sea issue in the future. This article reviewed the evolution of the South China Sea issue in the past year, analyzed the national interests and behavior logic of related nations, and discussed the possible strategy that China could take. The article maintains that China needs to be firm with its foreign standpoint, send clearer policy signals to the outside world, have flexible and multiple measures with the South China Sea, and explore the possibility of solving the South China Sea issue with comprehensive measures. <<