South China Sea

US, Philippines launch joint sea and air patrols

US, Philippines launch joint sea and air patrols

Announcement comes after President Marcos visits U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.

Philippines seeking bilateral deals to avoid South China Sea conflict: Marcos

Philippines seeking bilateral deals to avoid South China Sea conflict: Marcos

Slow progress on a long-sought regional code of conduct with China has forced Manila to approach Vietnam and Malaysia for separate deals.

Taiwan: the ‘most sensitive’ issue, linchpin to US-China relations

Taiwan: the ‘most sensitive’ issue, linchpin to US-China relations

The issue will also be watched closely by key U.S. allies, Japan and South Korea.

Vietnam ‘ramps up’ island building in South China Sea

Vietnam ‘ramps up’ island building in South China Sea

New report says Hanoi created over 133ha of new land in 2023 with dredging tools it had not used before.

China-backed naval base in Cambodia ‘continues to grow’

China-backed naval base in Cambodia ‘continues to grow’

Analysts offer a closer look at the expanding Chinese-funded Ream naval base in Preah Sihanouk province.

US ship conducts navigation operation near Second Thomas Shoal

China says U.S. warship “trespassed” into waters near one of the most hotly contested reefs in the South China Sea.

China-backed naval base in Cambodia ‘continues to grow’

China-backed naval base in Cambodia ‘continues to grow’

Analysts offer a closer look at the expanding Chinese-funded Ream naval base in Preah Sihanouk province.

Philippine Coast Guard personnel and journalists sail on a rigid inflatable boat as they head back after filming the BRP Sierra Madre, a World War II-era ship deliberately grounded by Manila to serve as its territorial outpost in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal, in the South China Sea, Nov. 10, 2023.

Manila authorizes Christmas convoy to cheer up troops in South China Sea

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The planned trip of 40 civilian boats comes amid rising territorial tensions between the Philippines and China.

In show of force, US and Japan hold naval drills in Philippine Sea

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Three carriers ply waters near where China has been engaged in a rising number of provocations.

Beijing tests Manila’s nerves in disputed reef

Beijing tests Manila’s nerves in disputed reef

Large number of Chinese vessels tried blocking a Philippine resupply mission at Second Thomas Shoal.

A J-15 Chinese fighter jet prepares to take off from the Shandong aircraft carrier during the combat readiness patrol and military exercises aroundTaiwan Island on April 9, 2023.

Taiwan authorities: Chinese aircraft carrier transits Taiwan Strait

With the latest move, Beijing ‘wants to show it can encircle Taiwan when it wishes,’ said an analyst.

Barque Canada Reef is a rock in the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea.

Vietnam rapidly builds up South China Sea reef

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida delivers a speech to the Philippines’ House of Representatives in Manila, marking the first time a Japanese leader has addressed the legislative body, Nov. 4, 2023.

Japan PM vows defense cooperation with Philippines in historic speech

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida signs the guestbook beside Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos at the Malacañang presidential palace in Manila, Nov. 3, 2023.

Philippines, Japan boost military ties amid tensions in South China Sea

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