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South China Sea
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asiaone.comworld4 days ago
U.S., UK and 12 nations reaffirm 2016 ruling against China's South China Sea claims
The United States, United Kingdom and 12 other countries issued a joint statement on Sunday rejecting China's expansive maritime claims in the South China Sea. The statement cited the 2016 arbitration ruling that found no legal basis for those claims under the U.N. Convention on…
The Independentpolitics6 days ago
Philippines Marks 10th Anniversary of 2016 South China Sea Arbitration Ruling
The Philippines on Friday commemorated the 2016 arbitration decision that rejected China's expansive claims in the South China Sea. Philippine officials described the ruling as a legally binding guide amid ongoing territorial disputes.
South China Morning Postworld17 days ago
US-Philippine Drills Near Scarborough Shoal Prompt Chinese Naval Response
The People’s Liberation Army dispatched ships and aircraft to the South China Sea following a joint US-Philippine exercise 50 nautical miles from the disputed shoal. Manila reported four Chinese vessels monitored the activity conducted over the weekend.
ecns.cnworld23 days ago
Philippines rejects Chinese embassy statements on 2016 South China Sea ruling
The Philippines' Department of Foreign Affairs rejected recent social media posts from the Chinese embassy in Manila that questioned the 2016 arbitral award. Officials described the award as final and binding under international law.
Rapplerworld32 days ago
Philippine News Roundup Covers Ateneo Coach Statement, Mindanao Quake, and South China Sea Tensions
A weekly summary published June 14, 2026, lists five stories from the Philippines. The items include statements from an Ateneo basketball coach and his estranged wife, damage from a Mindanao earthquake, and diplomatic exchanges with China.
asiaone.comworld35 days ago
U.S. monitoring Chinese activity near disputed South China Sea shoal
U.S. intelligence agencies are tracking recent Chinese maritime operations near Scarborough Shoal. Philippine authorities reported a floating structure inside the shoal earlier this week.
Abc Newsworld37 days ago
The Philippines protests China's floating 'structure' on the disputed South China Sea shoal
The Philippines has protested China's deployment of what Manila describes as a floating "structure" with personnel on a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, fearing it could be a part of Beijing's effort to turn the uninhabited atoll into an island base, Philippine officials sa…
focustaiwan.twworld44 days ago
Taiwan Weapons Institute Displays Three Robot Patrol Dogs
Taiwan's top weapons development institute demonstrated three robot patrol dogs intended for future use in reconnaissance, surveillance, and patrols on islands in the South China Sea.
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newser.comworld44 days ago
USS Boxer and 11th MEU Redirected from Arabian Sea to South China Sea Deployment
The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit have left Singapore and entered the South China Sea near the Philippines to deter Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific.
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nbcnews.comworld44 days ago
Philippine Defense Chief Addresses South China Sea Disputes at Shangri-La Dialogue
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. presented the Philippines as a convergence point for middle powers during the final plenary session of the Shangri-La Dialogue on May 31, 2026.
Japan Timesworld45 days ago
Vietnam and Philippines Leaders Meet on South China Sea Navigation
The leaders of Vietnam and the Philippines met in Manila and stated that freedom of navigation in the South China Sea remains nonnegotiable. They also agreed to coordinate more closely on regional issues.
nbcnews.comworld46 days ago
Philippine Defense Chief Addresses South China Sea Ruling and Regional Security at Shangri-La Dialogue
Gilberto Teodoro Jr. spoke at the May 31, 2026, Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, describing the Philippines as a convergence point in a fragmented Indo-Pacific while criticizing China over the 2016 Arbitral Award.
abcnews.go.comfinance47 days ago
Philippines Defense Secretary Says Country Faces Long-Term Maritime Dispute With China
The Philippines expects ongoing friction with China over South China Sea territory, the national defense secretary said. Officials want any further Chinese construction halted.
thehindu.comworld64 days ago
U.S. and Chinese Leaders Hold Talks on South China Sea Disputes
U.S. and Chinese leaders are holding a meeting on May 13, 2026, with residents of Thitu Island in the disputed South China Sea closely following developments. The encounter was the focus of a segment on NPR's All Things Considered that ran 4:09. Thitu Island is known in the Phili…
rfa.orgscience68 days ago
China Expands Land on Antelope Reef in South China Sea
China has used dredging ships to increase the land area of Antelope Reef, adding jetties, roads and a helipad by April 2026. The atoll in the Paracel Islands is one of many contested features in the South China Sea where nations are expanding presence on small islands and reefs.
Rapplerworld68 days ago
ASEAN Summit Ends Without Specific Plans on Energy, South China Sea, Myanmar
Leaders at the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu agreed on the need for energy resilience, stability in the South China Sea, and progress in Myanmar. The retreat session ran into overtime but produced no timelines or detailed measures. The summit is the first leaders-level meeting of the…
ecns.cnworld68 days ago
Vietnam and China Both Expand South China Sea Outposts Through Land Reclamation
A new report documents Vietnam's expansion of outposts in the South China Sea as Hanoi and Beijing reinforce competing territorial claims through land reclamation. The activity comes amid an ongoing race between the two nations to strengthen their positions. Vietnam has added hun…
Japan Timesworld68 days ago
Japan Increases Troop Numbers in Balikatan Drills with Philippines
Japan deployed about 1,400 personnel to this year's Balikatan exercises in the Philippines, roughly 10 times the number sent last year. The drills, which concluded on May 9, 2026, included counter-landing operations and anti-ship missile training in northern areas facing Taiwan a…
South China Morning Postworld69 days ago
Philippines, US, Japan and Australia Agree to Expand Future Balikatan Drills Beyond South China Sea
Defence officials announced that future war games will involve the informal "Squad" alliance of the United States, Australia, Japan and the Philippines. Manila designated the Diaoyu-Senkaku Islands a security flashpoint for the first time. Tokyo offered warship transfers as the e…
asiaone.comworld69 days ago
Philippines Reports Chinese Vessel Conducting Research Near Reed Bank
The Philippines said a Chinese vessel was conducting research activities near the gas-rich Reed Bank in the South China Sea. Officials described the operation as illegal and said it occurred in an area within the country's exclusive economic zone. The development adds to ongoing…
South China Morning Postworld83 days ago
Philippines Aims to Finalize South China Sea Code of Conduct by Year-End
Philippine officials emphasized the need to complete a code of conduct for the South China Sea this year during a panel discussion. The code, negotiated since 2002 between ASEAN and China, seeks to reduce tensions in the disputed area. An upcoming ASEAN summit will address relate…
South China Morning Postworld83 days ago
Philippine Authorities Arrest Three Defense Workers for Sharing Sensitive Information
Philippine officials announced the arrest of three civilian defence workers who confessed to sharing sensitive details, including South China Sea resupply missions, with handlers linked to Chinese intelligence. The case stems from fake job ads posted in 2023 on military forums, t…
en.antaranews.comworld84 days ago
Indonesia's Finance Minister Suggests Levies on Ships in Strait of Malacca
Indonesia's finance minister indicated the country may impose levies on vessels passing through the Strait of Malacca. The strait connects the Indian Ocean to the South China Sea. The suggestion was made on April 22.
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japantimes.co.jpworld84 days agoUpdated
Taiwan Minister Visits Itu Aba Island for Humanitarian, Evacuation, and Armed Boarding Exercises
Taiwan's Ocean Affairs Council Minister Kuan Bi-ling visited Itu Aba, a Taiwan-controlled island in the South China Sea, on April 22, 2026. The trip marked the first such ministerial visit in seven years and included exercises on humanitarian relief and armed ship boarding. The i…
Semaforworld87 days ago
Balikatan 2024: US, Philippines, and Allies Conduct Largest-Ever Joint Military Drills Near South China Sea
The United States and the Philippines began their annual Balikatan military exercises on April 20, marking the largest iteration yet with new participants including Japan, Canada, France, and New Zealand. The drills, running through May 8, include maritime strike operations on a…
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld87 days ago
Multinational Live-Fire Exercises Begin in South China Sea on April 20, 2026
The United States and its allies initiated major live-fire exercises in the South China Sea on April 20, 2026, marking the largest such event to date. Japan participated as a full member for the first time, joined by Australia, France, and New Zealand. The drills expand on longst…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld91 days ago
U.S. Plans New Military Base in Philippines to Expand Presence in Asia
The United States is planning to establish a new military base in Balabac, Philippines, near the South China Sea. This move is part of broader efforts to increase U.S. strategic presence in Asia amid regional security concerns.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld93 days ago
US and Philippines to Conduct Large-Scale Military Drills Amid Middle East Conflict
More than 17,000 American and Filipino military personnel will participate in the annual Balikatan combat exercises from April 20 to May 8, 2026. The drills, involving forces from Japan, France, and Canada, will include a missile firing in waters facing the South China Sea. A US…
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld93 days ago
US and Philippine Forces to Conduct Large-Scale Joint Military Exercises in April 2026
More than 17,000 American and Filipino military personnel will participate in the annual Balikatan combat exercises from April 20 to May 8 in the Philippines. The drills will include forces from Japan, France, and Canada, with a Japanese missile firing in a ship-sinking exercise…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld93 days ago
Indonesian Foreign Ministry Warns Defense Ministry on US Military Flyover Permissions
The Indonesian Foreign Ministry sent a letter to the Defense Ministry advising against blanket permissions for US military flights. The warning cited potential friction with China in the South China Sea. The letter was delivered before a specific event, according to Reuters.
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rediff.comworld98 days ago
Philippines Reports Chinese Forces Fired Flares at Coast Guard Aircraft in South China Sea
The Philippines stated that Chinese forces fired flares directly at a Philippine coast guard aircraft over the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea. The incident occurred in the disputed region. Philippine officials described the action as a deliberate act.
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