China says it will create nature reserve on disputed Scarborough Shoal
Philippine officials call the plan a “clear pretext for occupation” of the South China Sea atoll.
Philippine defense chief condemns Chinese activity near Second Thomas Shoal
His remarks come as Manila and Australia conduct drills and aim to deepen cooperation in the South China Sea.
Chinese vessels collide while chasing Philippine boat near disputed Scarborough Shoal
A Chinese coast guard ship hit a much larger Chinese vessel while pursuing a Philippine boat in the South China Sea
Philippines, India conduct joint exercises in South China Sea
China rebuked the move in the disputed waterway, which was held ahead of a Philippine state visit to New Dehli.
Iran war could jumpstart cooperation between Beijing and Manila in South China Sea
Strait of Hormuz closure has China and the Philippines talking, but any new oil would "hedge" the next crisis.
Chinese, Philippine ships collide in South China Sea
Officials traded accusations as tensions rise near the disputed Scarborough Shoal.
Vietnam protests China’s development of disputed reef in South China Sea
Land reclamation could make Antelope Reef in Paracels China’s largest outpost and the whole sea, think tank says.
China sharpening forces for possible future attack, Taiwanese report says
War games and patrols hone China’s military, while online efforts spread disinformation, defense ministry says.
Chinese ship conducts survey off Vietnam but Hanoi’s state media stays silent
The ship has surveyed an area of 2,000 square kilometers since mid-June within Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone.
Vietnam enters fray at disputed South China Sea sandbank
Hanoi formally protested recent actions by Beijing and Manila in Sandy Cay.
