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US, China defense ministers meet at Shangri-La Dialogue DW 05/31/2024

US expressed concern about Chinese military near Taiwan and emphasized freedom of navigation in South China Sea.

ASEAN top diplomats discuss South China Sea disputes, Myanmar fighting

US and China seek to expand influence in Southeast Asia amidst complex regional tensions.

China built a $50 billion military stronghold in the South China Sea

Hainan's transformation highlights China's military ambitions to assert control over the South China Sea.

Why Are There Fears of War in the South China Sea?

Diplomatic tensions in the South China Sea due to disputes over Second Thomas Shoal could lead to a potential U.S.-China war.

One of China's neighbors says it's pulled a key patrol vessel out of the South China Sea after a 5-month standoff

Tensions between the Philippines and China escalate as damage to a patrol vessel affects operations in the contested South China Sea.

Escalating contest over South China Sea disrupts international cable system

China's maritime claims disrupt undersea cable maintenance, risking internet connectivity in Southeast Asia.

US, China defense ministers meet at Shangri-La Dialogue DW 05/31/2024

US expressed concern about Chinese military near Taiwan and emphasized freedom of navigation in South China Sea.

ASEAN top diplomats discuss South China Sea disputes, Myanmar fighting

US and China seek to expand influence in Southeast Asia amidst complex regional tensions.

China built a $50 billion military stronghold in the South China Sea

Hainan's transformation highlights China's military ambitions to assert control over the South China Sea.

Why Are There Fears of War in the South China Sea?

Diplomatic tensions in the South China Sea due to disputes over Second Thomas Shoal could lead to a potential U.S.-China war.

One of China's neighbors says it's pulled a key patrol vessel out of the South China Sea after a 5-month standoff

Tensions between the Philippines and China escalate as damage to a patrol vessel affects operations in the contested South China Sea.

Escalating contest over South China Sea disrupts international cable system

China's maritime claims disrupt undersea cable maintenance, risking internet connectivity in Southeast Asia.
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U.S. officials wary of Chinese plans for floating nuclear plants

China is developing floating nuclear reactors to power military facilities in the South China Sea, potentially undermining regional security.

Why the South China Sea was turbulent in 2023 DW 12/26/2023

On December 10, a flotilla of 40 boats set off from the Philippine coastal town of El Nido in Palawan province to a group of islets and shoals in the South China Sea called the Spratly Islands, parts of which are claimed by several countries.

Rhetoric escalates in China-Philippines South China Sea dispute

Chinese state media warns the Philippines that provocations' in South China Sea are extremely dangerous'.
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The Philippines Accuses China of Swarming' Reef Off Its Coast. Here's What to Know

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.

How the U.S. Is Racing to Build a Drone Fleet to Compete With China

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

Philippines military accuses China of bullying and vows to continue South China Sea missions

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.

The Philippines Accuses China of Swarming' Reef Off Its Coast. Here's What to Know

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.

How the U.S. Is Racing to Build a Drone Fleet to Compete With China

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

Philippines military accuses China of bullying and vows to continue South China Sea missions

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.
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On a Tiny Island in the Middle of Nowhere, 250 People Are Fending Off China

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.

Australia and Philippines begin joint patrols in South China Sea as regional tensions rise

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.

China's Xi to meet Biden: What's the agenda, will Gaza war be discussed?

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.
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