#south-china-sea

#south-china-sea

China is testing US support for the Philippines amid rising tensions in the South China Sea.

President Marcos Jr. warns against tensions with China in the South China Sea turning violent.

Tensions rise in East Asia as US and Chinese officials discuss security issues amid ongoing disputes in the South China Sea.

The collision between Chinese and Philippine vessels highlights increasing tensions in the disputed South China Sea region and ongoing territorial disputes.

China accused the Philippines of intentionally colliding with its vessel amidst ongoing tensions in the South China Sea over disputed territories.

Philippines accuses China of aggressive military actions over conflicting territorial waters.

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

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

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

Maintaining a stable U.S.-China military relationship is crucial for both parties amidst tensions.

The U.S. and China are working on military relations to prevent crises in Asia.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Joint military exercises between the Philippines, the United States, Canada, and Australia in the South China Sea were aimed at upholding the rules-based international order.

Vietnamese fishermen face violence from Chinese authorities in disputed waters, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region.

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

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

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 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.

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.

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

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.

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.