South China Sea

In the last half-hour
South China Sea: China, Philippines vessels face off on Day 2 of clashes over maritime territory Livemint.com10:15
In the last 4 hours
South China Sea: Philippines And China Clash Over South China Sea Collision Outlook India08:35
Philippines, China blame each other over collision in disputed waters TRT World08:13
Philippine and Chinese vessels collide in contested waters The Star, Kenya08:13
Chinese coast guard blasts neighbour's vessels with water cannons 9News08:02
In the last 6 hours
Philippine civilian convoy aborts trip after 'constant shadowing' by Chinese boats: organiser Mail Online06:04
New clashes between Chinese and Philippine ships in South China Sea The Independent05:44
Chinese Ships "Shot" at Philippine Ships with a Water Cannon Novinite05:40
In the last 8 hours
Philippines says Chinese coast guard used water cannons against its vessels for a second day Toronto Star03:54
China and Philippines trade accusations after vessels rammed in disputed South China Sea Sky News03:44
Philippine civilian resupply mission in disputed waters diverted The Peninsula03:28
Chinese coast guard ships blast Philippine vessels with water cannon The Irish News02:50
Earlier today
Philippines supply mission confronted by Chinese vessels Deutsche Welle02:36
Philippines and China accuse each other of ‘dangerous’ incidents involving several vessels in… CNN02:23
Filipino volunteers send Santa convoy to cheer up isles disputed by ‘bully’ China Yahoo! UK & Ireland02:20
Philippines, China accuse each other of ship ramming Radio Free Asia02:12
South China Sea: Chinese coastguard blames Philippine boats for 'collision' near disputed Second Thomas Shoal South China Morning Post01:47
Philippines, China trade blame over South China Sea clash Asahi Shimbun01:07
Philippines, China trade accusations over South China Sea collision AsiaOne00:45
Philippines Says Chinese Coast Guard Assaulted Its Vessels With Water Cannons For Second Day Voice of America00:14
Yesterday
Philippines and China trade accusations over South China Sea collision Nikkei Asian Review23:58 9-Dec-23
Philippines says Chinese coast guard assaulted its vessels with water cannons for a second day Mail Online23:47 9-Dec-23
Chinese coast guard rams Philippine vessel, blasts others with water cannons NBC Connecticut23:41 9-Dec-23
US forces in South Korea on regional agile combat mission with joint drill in Singapore Bangkok Post23:21 9-Dec-23
Envoys stress need to respect UNCLOS after Bajo de Masinloc incident ABS-CBNnews.com23:16 9-Dec-23
Philippines, China trade blame for collision in disputed waters Channel NewsAsia23:00 9-Dec-23
Philippine supply boat ‘rammed’ by China Coast Guard vessel, says official Malay Mail22:48 9-Dec-23
Philippines Condemns Chinese Coast Guard's Water Cannon Blasts on Fisheries Vessels Jakarta Globe22:44 9-Dec-23
U.S. and Philippines condemn the Chinese coast guard's water cannon blasts on fisheries vessels CTV News Edmonton22:23 9-Dec-23
Philippine Supply Boat 'Rammed' by China Coast Guard Vessel in South China Sea News18.com21:49 9-Dec-23
Philippine supply boat ‘rammed’ by China Coast Guard vessel: Official The Straits Times21:47 9-Dec-23
Philippines says China rammed, water cannoned resupply vessels Reuters21:14 9-Dec-23
US, Philippines condemn Chinese water cannon blasts on fisheries vessels The Age20:46 9-Dec-23
Video: Chinese Use Water Cannons and LRAD to Stop Philippine Supply Mission The Maritime Executive18:21 9-Dec-23
US, Philippines Condemn Chinese Coast Guard's 'High-Seas Assault' Voice of America18:18 9-Dec-23
Philippines says China fired water cannons at civilian vessels The News Tribune, Washington14:42 9-Dec-23
Chinese coast guard 'shoots water cannons at Filipino boat' near Beijing-controlled Scarborough … Mail Online14:24 9-Dec-23
Philippines condemns China's actions in South China Sea Reuters - YouTube13:55 9-Dec-23
US influence evident in the escalating tensions between Manila and Beijing Pakistan Today12:31 9-Dec-23
Philippines Condemns China’s Latest Actions In South China Sea gCaptain10:54 9-Dec-23
Chinese ships fire water cannons on Philippine resupply vessels in South China Sea The Telegraph - YouTube10:15 9-Dec-23
Tensions Flare in South China Sea as China Allegedly Attacks Philippine Vessels Business Times09:58 9-Dec-23
South China Sea: Chinese coastguard takes 'control measures' against Philippine boats near Scarborough Shoal South China Morning Post09:41 9-Dec-23
South China Sea: Chinese vessel fires water cannon on Philippine ships The Telegraph - YouTube08:43 9-Dec-23
Three seamen died on board of Singaporean bulk carrier, South China sea Maritime Bulletin08:19 9-Dec-23
China coastguard faces off with Philippine vessels near Scarborough Shoal South China Morning Post07:53 9-Dec-23
Chinese Coast Guard Blasts Philippine Boats With Water Cannons The Wall Street Journal06:47 9-Dec-23
Philippines accuses China of shooting water cannon at its boats Khabarhub06:39 9-Dec-23
Chinese coast guard ‘fires water cannon’ at Philippine fishing boats in South China Sea Yahoo! UK & Ireland06:39 9-Dec-23
Philippines accuses China of targeting fishing boats in South China Sea Al Jazeera06:35 9-Dec-23
Chinese coast guard ‘fires water cannon’ at Philippine fishing boats The Independent06:33 9-Dec-23
Philippines says China shot water cannon at its boats BBC06:11 9-Dec-23
US and Philippines condemn China coast guard's dangerous water cannon blasts against Manila's… Mail Online06:08 9-Dec-23
China accused of sonar blast ‘aggression’ after spray with Philippines vessels WA Today05:43 9-Dec-23
Philippines accuses Chinese coast guard of shooting water cannon at its boats Mail Online05:07 9-Dec-23
Philippines condemns China's actions against its fishing vessels Nikkei Asian Review04:57 9-Dec-23
CGC shouldn't spoil our Christmas with unwanted aggression -senator GMA News04:48 9-Dec-23
Philippines condemns China's actions in South China Sea against fishing vessels Reuters04:20 9-Dec-23
China ships hit PH vessels with water cannon in Scarborough Shoal — PCG Inquirer.Net03:55 9-Dec-23
Philippines accuses Chinese coast guard of shooting water cannon on its boats Malay Mail03:48 9-Dec-23
In the last 7 days
Washington, allies to 'stand up' for stability in Taiwan Strait: US The Times of India23:13 8-Dec-23
China coast guard fires water cannon at BFAR vessel headed to Scarborough Shoal GMA News23:12 8-Dec-23
Asian Angle | Manila’s South China Sea ‘name and shame’ policy has Beijing on the back foot South China Morning Post21:01 8-Dec-23
China’s Space Triumph And Sea Launch: South China Sea Dynamics – OpEd Eurasia Review19:35 8-Dec-23
[OPINION] The Christmas convoy to the West Philippine Sea: A much-needed civil society initiative Rappler19:20 8-Dec-23
Filipino fishermen caught in debt net in South China Se row Inquirer.Net16:52 8-Dec-23
China urges Philippines to stop hyping up maritime disputes Xinhua Agency16:43 8-Dec-23
US Ally's 'Christmas Convoy' Sets Sail to Defy China's Claims Newsweek13:01 8-Dec-23
A pivotal contest for strategic islands in the Pacific is upon us—and it’s not about Taiwan or the South China Sea Atlantic Council12:56 8-Dec-23
Chinese Balloon Drifts Near Taiwan, Says Ministry of Defense USNI News12:33 8-Dec-23
Out of sight, out of mind beside the South China Sea Stuff.co.nz10:19 8-Dec-23
Malaysia, France say committed to tackling regional, international issues of mutual concern Malay Mail09:17 8-Dec-23
PLA censures US warship’s trespassing on South China Sea KCNA Watch07:29 8-Dec-23
Filipino fishermen caught in debt net in West Philippine Sea row GMA News22:06 7-Dec-23
White House official urges Senate to ratify Law of the Sea Radio Free Asia15:21 7-Dec-23
Dialogue the right way to resolve disputes China Military11:33 7-Dec-23
China says its warplanes shadowed "trespassing" U.S. Navy spy plane CBS News09:46 7-Dec-23
2023 Naval Book Of The Year: Mao’s Army Goes To Sea gCaptain09:42 7-Dec-23
Pentagon says Chinese claims to disputed S. China Sea shoal are ‘illegal’ The Washington Times04:17 7-Dec-23
Vietnam's President Strengthens Ties With Japan Amid South China Sea Tensions The Epoch Times01:37 7-Dec-23
G7 warns China on military activities in South China Sea, urges it to press Russia to exit Ukraine South China Morning Post21:46 6-Dec-23
G7 warns China on South China Sea, urges it to press Russia to exit Ukraine South China Morning Post17:25 6-Dec-23
Assessing Malaysia’s Maritime Governance Capacity: Priorities and Challenges Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative12:36 6-Dec-23
US-UK-Australia: How the AUKUS alliance is keeping China at bay UATV12:18 6-Dec-23
US Ally Plans Multinational Patrols to Counter China Newsweek11:39 6-Dec-23
In Asean, only Philippines embraces US’ Indo-Pacific strategy that is ‘trigger’ for South China Sea tensions South China Morning Post07:05 6-Dec-23
Beijing launches its 1st satellite from South China Sea Anadolu Agency04:55 6-Dec-23
China deploys “fishing armada” to stake claim over Whitsun Reef Defence Blog03:24 6-Dec-23
‘Alarming’: Philippines says Chinese vessels swarming reef near its coast Al Jazeera19:22 5-Dec-23
In fiercely contested waters, Philippine ‘Christmas convoy’ to challenge Chinese claims The Washington Times16:42 5-Dec-23
America Must Confront China for Ramping Up Belligerence in South China Sea The Daily Signal13:12 5-Dec-23
China State Media Condemns US 'Pure Act of Provocation' Newsweek08:52 5-Dec-23
Return of wolf warriors? China bangs drum loudly after US ship sails near Spratly Islands Breaking Defense08:48 5-Dec-23
China’s Xi Doubles Down on Favorite Weapon Against US Allies Miami Herald05:17 5-Dec-23
US Ally Philippines Stands Up to China With New Outpost on Disputed Island Newsweek03:56 5-Dec-23
Why scores of Chinese boats were 'swarming' at a reef within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone ABC Online02:48 5-Dec-23
Vice Chief: US can handle Middle East, Ukraine, China missions all at once Defense One20:54 4-Dec-23
How Is The Philippines Preparing For Conflict In The South China Sea? – Analysis Eurasia Review20:13 4-Dec-23
Huge Chinese Flotilla Swarms Whitsun Reef The Maritime Executive18:00 4-Dec-23
US Rejects China’s Claim that Its Warship Illegally Entered Territorial Waters NTD News16:55 4-Dec-23
China Masses Milita Ships in Spratlys, Transit of USS Gabrielle Giffords Irks Beijing USNI News15:47 4-Dec-23
China accuses US Navy ship of violating its sovereignty The Hill15:05 4-Dec-23
US Navy ship ‘intruded’ in South China Sea waters, China says Military Times14:27 4-Dec-23
US Navy responds to China’s accusations American Military News13:11 4-Dec-23
Philippine Coast Guard deploys to disputed reef amid rising tensions in South China Sea Jurist12:24 4-Dec-23
US Ally's Escort Vessels to Guard 'Christmas Convoy' Amid Feud With China Newsweek11:50 4-Dec-23
Chinese boats gather around South China Sea reef as Philippines deploy vessels The Telegraph - YouTube11:33 4-Dec-23
China accuses U.S. of 'illegally intruding' its waters after Navy combat ship sailed into the… Mail Online11:11 4-Dec-23
China says a US Navy ship ‘illegally intruded’ into waters in S China Sea Taipei Times10:41 4-Dec-23
China Claims US Navy Ship Illegally Entered South China Sea, Heightening Regional Tensions Business Times09:32 4-Dec-23
US Warship Enters Regional Flashpoint, Chinese Military Says Newsweek09:08 4-Dec-23
Chinese Ships 'Swarming' Whitsun Reef. Here's What to Know TIME08:19 4-Dec-23
Russia backs Beijing over US warship ‘illegally’ entering China’s territorial waters Anadolu Agency08:12 4-Dec-23
Philippines should recognize the risks of playing the role US has assigned it China Military07:32 4-Dec-23
US denies China's allegations of naval intrusion in the South China Sea The Times of India07:30 4-Dec-23

      
            
      
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About our South China Sea news

Latest news on the South China Sea, a highly contested region in Southeast Asia, bordered by China, Taiwan, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei, and Indonesia. It is a vital maritime route for global trade and is believed to have significant oil and gas reserves.
China claims most of the South China Sea, citing a historical basis, but its claims overlap with those of the other countries in the region. The disputes have led to tensions and occasional clashes, including incidents involving fishing boats and military vessels. Several of the claimant countries have conducted military exercises and built military installations on islands and reefs in the region.
The United States has been involved in the disputes, arguing for freedom of navigation and maintaining a military presence in the region. Other countries, such as Japan, have also expressed concern about the situation in the South China Sea. International efforts to resolve the disputes have so far been unsuccessful, with some countries pursuing legal action through international tribunals.
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