South China Sea

Chinese vessels, believed to be manned by Chinese maritime militia personnel, are seen at Whitsun Reef, South China Sea on March 27, 2021. Picture taken March 27, 2021. Philippine Coast Guard/National Task Force-West Philippine Sea/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES.
South Asia

Philippines says Chinese 'militia' swarm has spread in disputed waters

The Philippines has described the presence of the boats inside its 200-mile exclusive economic zone at Whitsun Reef as “swarming and threatening”

Some of the about 220 Chinese vessels reported by the Philippine Coast Guard, and believed to be manned by Chinese maritime militia personnel, are pictured at Whitsun Reef, South China Sea, March 7, 2021. Picture taken March 7, 2021. Philippine Coast GuardNational Task Force-West Philippine SeaHandout via REUTERS
Global Economy

Philippines sends fighter aircraft over Chinese vessels in South China Sea

Chinese Flag. Photo:Collected
South Asia

China embassy takes swipe at 'fusty' Japan over South China Sea

Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense of the United States of America (L) and Japanese Defense Minister Kishi Nobuo (R) attend a review an honor guard prior the US-Japan Defense Ministers Bilateral meeting at the Japan Ministry of Defense on March 16, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. David Mareuil/Pool via Reuters
World+Biz

Japan, US share serious concerns over tensions in South China Sea: Kishi

FILE PHOTO: The USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) is pictured as it enters the port in Da Nang, Vietnam, March 5, 2020. REUTERS/Kham/File Photo
World+Biz

US military slams Chinese flights over South China Sea but says they posed no threat

FILE PHOTO: Royal Australian Navy guided-missile frigate HMAS Parramatta (FFH 154) (L) sails with US Navy Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) and Arleigh-Burke class guided missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) in the South China Sea, April 18, 2020. Petty Officer 3rd Class Nicholas Huynh/US Navy/Handout via REUTERS
Explainer

South China Sea tension flares again as Biden takes charge

FILE PHOTO: The US Navy aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt departs following an extended visit in the midst of a coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak, from Apra Harbor, Guam May 21, 2020. USNavy/Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kaylianna Genier/Handout via REUTERS.
World+Biz

China says US military in South China Sea not good for peace

FILE PHOTO: The US Navy aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt departs following an extended visit in the midst of a coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak, from Apra Harbor, Guam May 21, 2020. USNavy/Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kaylianna Genier/Handout via REUTERS.
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US carrier group enters South China Sea amid Taiwan tensions

Philippine Defence Secretary Delfin Lorenzana answer questions during a Reuters interview at the military headquarters of Camp Aquinaldo in Quezon city, metro Manila, Philippines Photo: Reuters
South Asia

Unified ASEAN can avert South China Sea conflict - Philippine minister

US National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien and Philippines' Secretary of Foreign Affairs Teodoro Locsin Jr. elbow bump after the turnover ceremony of defense articles, at the Department of Foreign Affairs in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines, November 23, 2020. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez
World+Biz

'We've got your back' - Trump advisor vows US support in South China Sea

FILE PHOTO: Sailors man the rails as aircraft carrier USS Nimitz with Carrier Strike Group 11, and some 7,500 sailors and airmen depart for a 6 month deployment in the Western Pacific from San Diego, California, US, June 5, 2017. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
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US Navy carrier conducted exercises in South China Sea on Aug. 14

Photo: Reuters
World+Biz

Australia says China's South China Sea claims are unlawful

Photo: Reuters
South Asia

US aircraft carriers return to South China Sea amid rising tensions