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A Chinese coastguard ship blocks Philippine vessels near the Scarborough Shoal on Wednesday. Four coastguard vessels from the Philippines were prevented from entering territorial waters, China says. Photo: Philippine Coast Guard

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

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Japan

‘Really unfortunate’: political rows stoke deep mutual Japan-China distrust

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US-China relations

South China Sea: Beijing submits Scarborough Shoal baseline documents to UN

Incoming US president Donald Trump’s administration may challenge declaration of straight baselines as overreach by China, say experts.

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Geng Shuang, the deputy permanent representative of China to the UN, deposited coordinates and charts asserting China’s sea territory surrounding Scarborough Shoal with the UN on Monday. Photo: AFP
Australia

Australia warns against China’s normalisation of ‘dangerous actions’ in rows

Foreign Minister Penny Wong’s comment comes as an Australian government delegation visits Singapore to discuss deepening their ties.

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Japan

Japan expands security aid scheme, flexes clout in more nations

The Philippines, Indonesia, Mongolia and Djibouti appear set to become the latest recipients of Tokyo’s non-lethal military aid.

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Asean

Help from Asean nations to counter China is unlikely: ex-Philippine Navy officer

As the Philippines pushes back in the South China Sea, ‘we have to accept that China successfully divided’ other Southeast Asian nations.

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A Chinese military vessel fires a water cannon at a Philippine resupply boat on its way to the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea in March. Photo: Reuters
China-Philippines relations

Beijing and Manila trade blame over run-in near Spratlys reef in South China Sea

China says Philippine vessels ‘under guise of’ fishing boats gathered illegally near Houteng Reef, as Manila claims ‘harassment’ by PLA.

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The Philippines

China has ‘no right’ to demand removal of US Typhon system from Philippines

The Philippines has the ‘sovereign prerogative’ to retain the Typhon for its security needs given the threat posed by China, analysts say.

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Indonesia

Indonesia still does not recognise Beijing’s South China Sea claims: minister

Many South China Sea states are hesitant to join agreements with China, fearing they could be interpreted as legitimising Beijing’s claims in the waterway.

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A Chinese Coast Guard ship sails in North Natuna waters in the disputed area of the South China Sea, Indonesia. Photo: BAKAMLA/AP
The Philippines

Is Beijing eyeing a new South China Sea island with ‘salami-slicing strategy’?

An analyst suggests Beijing may be ‘adding fuel’ to domestic political tensions amid the ongoing Marcos-Duterte fallout.

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Chinese maritime militia vessels in the South China Sea. Photo: Reuters
The Philippines

Approval of Philippines-Japan defence deal imminent as ties solidify

The Reciprocal Access Agreement is ‘not a military’ pact but could allow Japanese forces to access existing defence bases.

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China-Philippines relations

After PLA, Chinese coastguard patrols disputed Scarborough Shoal

Patrols aimed to ‘resolutely safeguard’ territorial sovereignty, China Coast Guard says, citing continued boosting of law enforcement.

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The Philippines

‘What’s in it for me’: will Trump 2.0 squeeze the Philippines for US support?

The US president-elect’s interest in containing China militarily and supporting the Philippines’ defence remains an open question.

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Donald Trump hugs and kisses the American flag during an event in February. His return to the White House will put US-Philippine ties to the test. Photo: AP
China-Philippines relations

Is Hanoi quietly building Asean alliances on South China Sea code of conduct?

Diplomatic upgrade with Kuala Lumpur could lead to a more united front from claimant countries in their dispute with Beijing, analysts say.

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Vietnam’s Communist Party chief To Lam and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during a welcoming ceremony in Kuala Lumpur on November 21. Photo: Reuters
China-Philippines relations

Chinese military says reef patrols stepped up amid tension with Philippines

PLA Navy and Air Force conduct ‘combat-ready vigilance patrol’ around Scarborough Shoal as Beijing accuses Washington of fanning disputes.

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China-Asean relations

South China Sea: US alliances mar peace and stability, China envoy tells Asean

Beijing’s ambassador to Asean tells forum Western narrative of ‘Ukraine today, East Asia tomorrow’ increases conflict risk in region.

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The Philippines

‘Menace to society’: Philippine army restricts Facebook features to fight trolls

This move comes after a surge in pro-Beijing propaganda and fake news targeting the armed forces and their stance on the South China Sea dispute.

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A padlock appears next to the Facebook logo. Photo: Shutterstock
US-China relations

How US-Philippine task force may be ‘fanning the flames’ in South China Sea

South China Sea analyst says Washington-Manila alliance becoming ‘more structured, task-oriented, project-based’.

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The Philippines

Opinion | Why the Philippines must stand its ground against a friend like Trump

Nothing less than the country’s strategic autonomy as a sovereign nation is at stake as the Marcos administration faces Trump 2.0.

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US-China relations

Will Trump’s return signal stormier waters for Beijing in South China Sea?

Efforts on to assure allies ‘the US is still committed to upholding its role in the Indo-Pacific’ as ‘America first’ Trump waits in wings.

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A Chinese military vessel keeps watch from afar as US warships take part in a maritime exercise with Japan in the Philippine Sea. Photo: AFP
The Philippines

PLA uniform found on ship stopped in Philippines, raising security fears

An agent of the dredging vessel off Bataan has tried to stop Philippine coastguard personnel from boarding and inspecting.

Undocumented Chinese nationals seen inside a dredger vessel on Tuesday off Bataan. Photo: Philippine Coast Guard
Vietnam

Vietnam’s aircraft deal with US reflects closer ties – is China ‘not happy’?

The appearance of a Chinese boat in Vietnam’s waters following the deal is not a coincidence, an analyst says.

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G7

Blinken urges G7 countries to maintain unity in face of China risks

US secretary of state cites Beijing’s economic policies, human rights record and support for Russia in the war against Ukraine.

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The Philippines

Philippines, Japan to host advanced US missile units in move to counter China

The Philippine Army has confirmed the deployment, saying the plan is at its early planning stage.

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A US M142 HIMARS fires a missile during drills between the Philippine and US marines in Capas, Tarlac, in 2022. Photo: AP
China-Philippines relations

Tensions seen rising in South China Sea as Wang Yi calls for ‘friendly’ talks

In video address to symposium, top diplomat also warns any attempt to violate sovereign rights that ignores ‘the basic facts’ will fail.

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China’s top diplomat Wang Yi said territorial disputes should be “resolved peacefully through friendly consultations between the parties involved”. Photo: Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Philippines

US task force backs Philippine Sea operations in ‘clear signal to China’

The deployment of US soldiers in Palawan enhances intelligence gathering for Second Thomas Shoal, underscoring the Philippine stance in the dispute, analysts note.

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Science

China develops first cable winch system that can reach deepest place on Earth

The Haiwei GD11000 can deploy cables to a maximum depth of more than 11,000 metres.

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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
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