#south-china-sea

#south-china-sea

China conducted its first dual-carrier drills, showcasing naval strength and combat readiness in the South China Sea. [ more ]

China continues to assert sovereignty over Scarborough Shoal despite international disputes and recent maritime tensions with neighboring countries. [ more ]

China is bolstering its military presence in the South China Sea with new radar systems, challenging US aerial dominance. [ more ]

Russia and China blocked a consensus statement at the East Asia Summit over South China Sea language, reflecting geopolitical tensions. [ more ]

The U.S. is concerned about China's unlawful actions in the South China Sea, impacting regional security and international law. [ more ]

Philippine President Marcos calls for urgent negotiations on a South China Sea code of conduct amid increasing tensions and Chinese harassment. [ more ]

China's two active aircraft carriers were observed docked together at Sanya Naval Base, showcasing military capabilities in the South China Sea. [ more ]

Germany is reinforcing its commitment to a rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific during tensions between China and the Philippines. [ more ]

US intervention is expected by the Philippines if China takes the BRP Sierra Madre warship, signaling a potential escalation in South China Sea tensions. [ more ]

Vietnam and the Philippines are enhancing defense ties amid South China Sea tensions, but experts view these efforts as largely symbolic for now. [ more ]

China's territorial ambition evident on Thitu island with the presence of numerous Chinese ships, while the Philippines is upgrading its facilities to strengthen its claim. [ more ]

France is renewing commitments to defend freedom of navigation in the Asia-Pacific region, as part of broadening defense engagements in the Indo-Pacific. [ more ]

Vietnam and the Philippines have agreed to cooperate on maritime security in the South China Sea, a move that could anger China.

The agreements between Vietnam and the Philippines on incident prevention and maritime cooperation among coastguards could lead to compromises on their competing claims in the disputed waters. [ more ]

The South China Sea is vital for global trade, impacting the flow of goods and economic security for major economies. [ more ]

The South China Sea is critical for global trade, with about a third of maritime trade passing through it annually. [ more ]

The U.S. is developing next-generation drones to counter China's advancements

There are concerns about a potential conflict over Taiwan in the South China Sea [ more ]

Chinese vessels near Whitsun Reef off the coast of the Philippines are likely a display of maritime power in the contested South China Sea.

There are over 135 Chinese maritime militia vessels present at Whitsun Reef, which falls within Philippine sovereign waters. [ more ]

China's presence in the South China Sea has grown more assertive over the past decade.

Residents of Thitu Island have witnessed China's fishing militia and military presence near their island. [ more ]

Australia and the Philippines have started joint sea and air patrols in the South China Sea to counter China's assertiveness.

The joint patrols demonstrate the commitment of both countries to a rules-based order, cooperation, and regional security.

The exercises come after similar joint patrols between the Philippines and the US near Taiwan. [ more ]

The Philippines accuses China of trying to bully smaller countries into submission in the South China Sea.

The Philippines vows to continue missions to deliver supplies to the grounded warship despite China's attempts to block them.

Beijing claims almost the entire South China Sea despite a tribunal finding this to have no legal basis. [ more ]

Security and trade are expected to dominate the agenda of the meeting between President Biden and China's Xi.

The meeting comes amid geopolitical tensions over the Israeli war on Gaza and the Ukraine-Russia war.

The two leaders will discuss the militarization of the South China Sea, Taiwan, trade disagreements, Chinese surveillance, and fentanyl smuggling. [ more ]