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South China Sea
South China Sea
The latest news on South China Sea territorial disputes. The contrasting claims have been an ongoing point of contention among several countries including China, Brunei, Vietnam and the Philippines.
last updated:
16 October, 2024
LATEST China Science NEWS

The new aerial radar penetrating the icy depths of China’s glaciers

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The aerial survey covered the Laohugou No 12 glacier in the Qilian Mountains. Photo: Reuters

Chinese classicists fight to save Greek, Roman works from conspiracy theorists

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Theories that ancient Greek and Roman culture was faked are increasingly popular in some corners of the Chinese internet. Photo: AP

Scientists find key nutrient missing in China-grown durian

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A study has found key differences between durian grown in China compared with Southeast Asia. Photo: Sun Yeung

Scientists say they’ve found simple way to turn diamonds into flexible membrane

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The diamond membrane is separated from a silicon substrate using tape. Photo: Holly Chik

How China’s lunar find could fill ‘billion-year gap’ in magnetic field studies

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A view of the lunar surface as taken by the Chang’e-6 probe in June. Photo: EPA-EFE
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi with his Vietnamese counterpart Bui Thanh Son in Beijing on December 10. Photo: Xinhua
Vietnam

‘Very striking’: China and Vietnam tighten ties in a ‘3+3’ strategic pivot

The inclusion of public security alongside diplomacy and defence in their new dialogue mechanism has piqued analysts’ interest.

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Diplomacy

To keep calm in the South China Sea, Beijing reaches for the bilateral playbook

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China’s coastguard

Spotting of China’s new Z-20 helicopter model suggests coming coastguard role

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Hong Kong weather

Temperatures in Hong Kong to drop to 12 degrees Celsius on Sunday

Mercury expected to fall even lower in the New Territories, Observatory says.

A chill in the air on Tai Mo Shan, Hong Kong’s highest peak, on Saturday morning. Photo: Dickson Lee
China-Philippines relations

Chinese coastguard expels Philippine aircraft from Scarborough Shoal airspace

China says the plane intruded into the area, which is claimed by both countries.

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China-Asean relations

Defence minister on first overseas trip since Beijing denied he was investigated

Dong Jun meets the head of the Vietnamese Communist Party in Hanoi on visit to mark military anniversary.

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India

Quad plans joint coastguard training to counter China in Indo-Pacific: experts

Next year, the group will conduct joint coastguard training by focusing on grey-zone tactics.

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Aircraft carriers and warships participate in the second phase of Malabar naval exercise, a joint exercise comprising India, US, Japan and Australia, in the Northern Arabian Sea in November 2020. Photo: Indian Navy/AP
The Philippines

Philippines and India hold first maritime talks – are rows with China at play?

During their talks in Manila, Philippine and Indian officials commit to a rules-based international order and discuss maritime cooperation.

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China-Philippines relations

China permits Philippine ship to deliver supplies to Second Thomas Shoal outpost

The move appears to be rare act of de-escalation as Beijing and Manila continue to clash over territorial disputes in South China Sea.

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United States

Opinion | Why a Trump economic boom is much less likely this time around

Trump is once again inheriting a strong US economy but the world is more volatile, and US debt and interest rates are much higher.

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Illustration: Craig Stephens
The Philippines

‘China will take what it wants unless we push’: Manila-Tokyo deal to spark tensions?

The deal strengthens defence ties between the nations, but analysts warn it could entangle the Philippines in Japan’s regional security role.

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Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro (left) and Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo (centre) pose with Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Kazuya Endo in Manila on December 5, after the countries signed an agreement for Japan to provide coastal surveillance radar to Manila. Photo: Kyodo
US-China relations

As China predicts more uncertainty in 2025, it urges Trump to make right choices

Foreign Minister Wang Yi vows ‘China will firmly be a force for peace’ while hoping Washington will meet Beijing halfway.

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The Philippines

South China Sea: why Philippines’ new legal case against Beijing may fall flat

Instead of filing a new arbitration case against China, analysts suggest the Philippines use alternative strategies, including a judicial review of the 2016 ruling.

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US-China relations

Opinion | Trump 2.0 is forcing Asian economies to make hard choices fast

The stability and prosperity of Asia depends on how regional economic powerhouses navigate complex dynamics while maintaining their autonomy.

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Illustration: Craig Stephens
The Philippines

Will China capsize the Philippines’ ‘most powerful coastguard’ ambitions?

Manila plans to add dozens of ships over the next few years. But experts doubt that will unnerve the world’s largest coastguard fleet.

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A Chinese coastguard ship shadows a Philippine vessel on patrol in the South China Sea. Photo: AFP
US-China relations

US conducts first ballistic missile intercept in Guam amid contest with China

Spokesman says ‘it confirmed our ability to detect, track and engage a target missile in flight, increasing our readiness to defend’.

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Cambodia

China’s naval base handover in Cambodia: a sign of waning US influence?

When the Ream Naval Base’s revamp is completed, analysts say China could get preferential access and increase its regional presence.

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The Philippines

Philippines’ Marcos Jnr rejects call to send warships to South China Sea

President says such a move in response to clash with Chinese vessels in Scarborough Shoal will be provocative and seen as an escalation.

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A China Coast Guard ship (right) with the Philippine vessel BRP Datu Pagbuaya (left) near Scarborough Shoal in disputed waters of the South China Sea on December 4. Photo: Handout / National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea / AFP
Vietnam

South China Sea: Vietnam reef projects may set scene for conflict with Beijing

Satellite images show potential military structures on Vietnamese features in Spratly Islands, which experts say could curb China’s advantage.

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China-Philippines relations

China, Philippines put tensions aside to work together on gambling crackdown

The deportation of 190 individuals involved in online gambling shows bilateral cooperation is not foreclosed by the South China Sea dispute.

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South China Sea: Analysis

Global Impact | Waves continue in South China Sea as China warns against ‘provocative actions’

In this week’s issue of the Global Impact newsletter, we recap the latest in the South China Sea.

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A China Coast Guard ship is seen from the Philippine Coast Guard vessel BRP Cabra. Photo: TNS
Asean

Opinion | Why Russia is finding favour in Southeast Asia once again

As Russia seeks Global South partners and the war in Ukraine drags on, Southeast Asian states are rekindling ties with the Kremlin.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Russian President Vladimir Putin sit next to each other at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Russia, on September 5. Photo: Roscongress Foundation via Reuters
Asean

Opinion | Why cybersecurity could be Malaysia’s key to effective Asean leadership

Even modest success under Malaysia’s leadership could bolster the grouping’s unity and credibility, but failure will only deepen fractures in the bloc.

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The Philippines

Will Philippines’ new navy chief adopt ‘grey zone’ tactics against China?

Manila’s Navy chief suggested adopting “grey zone” tactics – coercive actions below armed conflict – which analysts say will differ from Beijing’s.

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China-Philippines relations

Chinese coastguard hits out again at Philippines over South China Sea clashes

Philippine agency is misleading the international community over incidents at Sabina and Scarborough shoals, China Coast Guard says.

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The Chinese and Philippine coastguards are at odds over what happened during a confrontation in the South China Sea on Wednesday. Photo: Weibo/人民日报
The Philippines

China’s ‘aggressive actions’, territorial claims raise tensions with Philippines

Experts warn of heightened tensions as Manila resists Beijing’s unilateral actions in disputed waters to its enforce territorial claims.

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A China Coast Guard ship (right) deploys water cannon at a Phillipine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources vessel BRP. Photo: National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea/AFP

Chinese coastguard blocks Philippine vessels near Scarborough Shoal

Four coastguard vessels from Philippines ‘came dangerously close’ to law enforcement vessels, China says.

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Science

South China Sea: scientists see China collaboration as crucial for marine life

Foreign researchers hope Swire Institute of Marine Science in Hong Kong will aid fieldwork amid tension over sensitive waterways.

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