South China Sea

Despite constant hovering by Chinese ships, Malaysia expands South China Sea drilling

But Beijing may 'ratchet up the pressure' as Malaysia widens drilling operations, says a U.S. think tank report.

Inside Bamban: A small Philippine farming town and its mysterious hub

A sleepy, rural town thrust into the national spotlight over its former mayor, Alice Guo.

China denies injuring ‘illegal’ Vietnamese fishing crew

China's foreign ministry said law enforcement was ‘professional and restrained.’

Vietnam says China attacked fishing boat near disputed islands

It says assailants beat the crew with iron bars and confiscated their catch.

China holds drills at disputed Scarborough Shoal

The exercises took place as the Philippines, the U.S. and allies held joint drills in the South China Sea.

The Vietnamese fishing boat involved in an alleged attack by Chinese personnel arrives in Sa Ky port, Quang Ngai province, Vietnam, Sept. 30, 2024.

Philippines slams alleged Chinese attack on Vietnamese fishermen

China denies using excessive force against a Vietnamese fishing boat in Paracel Islands incident on Sept. 29.

China holds drills at disputed Scarborough Shoal

The exercises took place as the Philippines, the U.S. and allies held joint drills in the South China Sea.

People watch the presidential debate between Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris at the Gipsy Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Sept. 10, 2024.

US election: Implications for Manila-Washington alliance, South China Sea

2024-10-03

As Nov. 5 nears, analysts assess how each candidate could affect security cooperation, territorial claims.

Soldiers of China's People's Liberation Army Navy patrol on Woody Island in the Paracel archipelago, on Jan. 29, 2016.

EXPLAINED: What are the Paracel Islands and why are they disputed?

2024-10-03

Chinese action against a Vietnamese fishing boat has highlighted the neighbors’ dispute over the islands

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Japanese destroyer makes first Taiwan Strait transit

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South China Sea

Despite constant hovering by Chinese ships, Malaysia expands South China Sea drilling

Inside Bamban: A small Philippine farming town and its mysterious hub

China denies injuring ‘illegal’ Vietnamese fishing crew

Vietnam says China attacked fishing boat near disputed islands

China holds drills at disputed Scarborough Shoal

Philippines slams alleged Chinese attack on Vietnamese fishermen

China holds drills at disputed Scarborough Shoal

US election: Implications for Manila-Washington alliance, South China Sea

EXPLAINED: What are the Paracel Islands and why are they disputed?

Taking over from the inside: China’s growing reach into local waters

Did the Pentagon condemn the US Indo-Pacific Command head over his remarks?

Rail service opens between Vientiane and Bangkok

Japanese destroyer makes first Taiwan Strait transit

Singapore commissions 2 new submarines

China hits back at Biden’s ‘hot mic’ comment on aggression

Quad countries to launch joint maritime patrol activities

US Navy flies maritime patrol aircraft through Taiwan Strait

Vietnam coast guard holds rare live fire exercise

Philippines says it did not surrender Sabina Shoal to China

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