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A satellite image of Pearson Reef in the Spratly Islands, taken on September 29, suggests Vietnam may be building a 3km runway. Photo: CSIS/AMTI/MAXAR Technologies
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

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South China Sea: Analysis

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

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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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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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David Baker, of SWIMS in Hong Kong, says partnerships with mainland Chinese institutions are important to further marine research. Photo: Handout
Japan

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

A survey conducted in Japan and China shows the overwhelming majority of people in both countries have negative views of each other.

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Japan’s flag flutters outside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing in 2018. Photo: Reuters
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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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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The Japanese national flag waves at the Bank of Japan building in Tokyo. Photo: Reuters
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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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 Chinese coastguard says it has “continuously strengthened law enforcement patrols in the territorial waters and surrounding areas of China’s Huangyan Island” since early November. Photo: Weibo/ 中國海警
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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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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China’s ambassador to Asean Hou Yanqi has told a forum in Hong Kong the South China Sea is not an issue between China and the Asean nations. Photo: Handout
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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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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