During meeting with Xi, Japan PM expresses concerns over South China Sea situation

Relations between Japan and China have worsened as Beijing builds up its military capacity in the region and Tokyo boosts security ties with the United States and its allies.

Philippines signs two laws to strengthen maritime claims amid South China Sea tensions

A report by the news agency Reuters said that the two laws – the Maritime Zones Act and the Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act would define the Philippines’ maritime entitlements and set designated sea…

China's military presence in Cambodia's Ream naval base is showing signs of being permanent: Report

Cambodia's Ream naval base has seen Chinese military presence over the years, but now, satellite images appear to show that it may be turning into a permanent presence. China has disputes with…

China warns US 'no right to intervene' in South China Sea disputes

China claims almost the entire South China Sea despite an international tribunal ruling that its assertion has no legal basis

Chinese Air Force harass Filipino troops over disputed reef, says Manila

The incident is the latest in an increasingly tense confrontation between Manila and Beijing, which claims most of the South China Sea and seized the shoal after a 2012 standoff with the…

China’s hegemonic ambitions, brazen aggression in SCS: Threat to regional peace, stability, int'l order

The interception of the Philippine resupply airdrop to the BRP Sierra Madre exemplifies China’s aggressiveness. 

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Dramatic video shows Chinese coast guards attacking Philippine naval vessels with knives, axes

The clash became the latest in a series of escalating confrontations between Chinese and Philippine ships in recent months 

Navy officer severely injured after Chinese ship rammed Philippine vessel in South China Sea: Manila

The military did not give any details about the sailor’s injuries, but news agency AFP citing local media reports said that the sailor had lost one finger. 

China used 'dangerous maneuvers' to harass Philippine supply ship in South China Sea

The reported incident comes days after Beijing introduced new rules which would allow the Chinese coast guard to detain foreigners for trespassing in the disputed South China Sea without trial for…

China can detain foreigners for trespassing in disputed South China Sea

From Saturday, the Chinese Coast Guard can detain foreigners "suspected of violating management of border entry and exit," the rules state.

Beijing patrols South China Sea amid first US-led war games with Australia, Japan, and Philippines

The defence chiefs of the four countries, on Saturday (Apr 6) announced that they would conduct a “maritime cooperative activity” and that the exercise would take place within the “Philippine…

South China Sea: Philippines summons Chinese diplomat over ‘unacceptable, aggressive’ actions by coastguard

The latest flare-up occurred after a vessel of the Chinese coastguard blasted a Filipino civilian boat with water cannon that was en route to the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea

Chinese energy giant CNOOC discovers new massive oilfield in South China Sea

China's state-owned CNOOC has discovered a significant oil reserve in the South China Sea, boosting China's energy security. Amid territorial disputes, tensions rise, highlighting the need for…

Xi Jinping urges Chinese military to prepare for conflicts at sea, protect maritime rights

China said this week it would boost its defence spending by 7.2 per cent this year 

South China Sea: Philippines slams China for 'stirring up trouble'

China claimed that the Philippines has been intruding in its territory, stating that it has indisputable sovereignty over the reef, located 1,300 km off its mainland 

Manila slams Beijing for ‘dangerous manoeuvres’ in South China Sea; 4 Filipino crew members injured

The latest incident prompted Manila to summon Beijing’s diplomat to protest what it called “aggressive actions” by Chinese naval forces and demanded that the Chinese vessels immediately leave the…

Russian warship conducts anti-submarine exercise in South China Sea

In Oct last year, Russian Navy warships engaged in air defence exercises and practised locating simulated enemy submarines in the South China Sea. 

Philippines to develop islands in disputed South China Sea that it considers part of territory

Philippine military chief said the country would develop 'the islands and other features' it held. The features include Thitu island, the biggest and most strategically important in the South…

China says it won't ignore Philippines' repeated 'provocations'

Responding to the allegations, Wu Qian, who is a defence ministry spokesperson, called the accusations 'bpurely false hype'

Beijing warns rocket remnants to hit South China Sea amid ongoing dispute with Philippines

Beijing warned that the rocket debris days after the sixth deployment of its most powerful launch vehicle is expected to fall off the coast of China’s island province of Hainan between 11:00 am (…