7 h. ago Why Sandy Cay matters: Philippines and China stake rival claims in South China Sea dispute

Experts interpret Manila’s counter flag-raising as an effort to resist Beijing’s creeping jurisdiction.

Politics

9 h. ago Beijing, Manila trade barbs over disputed South China Sea reef

Beijing, Manila trade barbs over disputed South China Sea reef  Hong Kong Free Press

Politics

10 h. ago China and the Philippines Spar Over a Sandbar in the South China Sea

China and the Philippines Spar Over a Sandbar in the South China Sea  The New York Times

Politics

11 h. ago South China Sea tensions explodes after Beijing seizes disputed territory

South China Sea tensions explodes after Beijing seizes disputed territory  Daily Express

Events

11 h. ago Manila rejects Beijing's claim of seizing South China Sea sandbar

Manila rejects Beijing's claim of seizing South China Sea sandbar  Nikkei Asia

Politics

11 h. ago China and Philippines clash over disputed Sandy Cay in the Spratly Islands

Beijing urges Manila to ‘stop its infringement’ after Philippine personnel land on reef that has become flashpoint in South China Sea.

Politics

12 h. ago China and Philippines unfurl competing flags on disputed South China Sea sandbars, reviving tensions

China and Philippines unfurl competing flags on disputed South China Sea sandbars, reviving tensions  CNN

Events

15 h. ago Beijing says handled Philippine ‘infringement’ at disputed reef in South China Sea

Beijing says handled Philippine ‘infringement’ at disputed reef in South China Sea  Hong Kong Free Press

Politics

18 h. ago China Declares Sovereignty Over Disputed Reef in South China Sea

China Declares Sovereignty Over Disputed Reef in South China Sea  Bloomberg.com

Politics

21 h. ago FirstFT: Beijing’s seizure of disputed South China Sea reef revives tensions with the Philippines

FirstFT: Beijing’s seizure of disputed South China Sea reef revives tensions with the Philippines  Financial Times

Events

39 h. ago Yellow Sea fish farm row threatens to derail efforts to improve China

The appearance of the large steel structures has prompted comparisons with Beijing’s island-building projects in the South China Sea.

Events

39 h. ago The Yellow Sea fish farm row threatening to derail progress in China

The appearance of the large steel structures has prompted comparisons with Beijing’s island-building projects in the South China Sea.

Events

3 d. ago Philippines orders investigation into alleged China interference in May elections

The allegations come amid confrontations and strained ties between China and US ally the Philippines over disputed areas in the South China Sea.

Politics

3 d. ago South China Sea: China blames Philippine activity for coral damage at disputed Sandy Cay

New government report concludes degradation caused by combination of natural and human activity, including nearby Philippine construction projects.

Events

3 d. ago South China Sea: Beijing blames Manila for coral damage at disputed Sandy Cay

New government report concludes degradation caused by combination of natural and human activity, including nearby Philippine construction projects.

Events

3 d. ago Why Reed Bank could be the next flashpoint for South China Sea tensions

Resource-rich area is likely to become hotspot for Beijing and Manila, but business and politics could delay a clash, analysts say.

Events

4 d. ago China coastguard claims ‘sovereign jurisdiction’ of Sandy Cay in South China Sea

State media reports CCG officers ‘exercising maritime control’ on one of the reefs in the Spratly Islands also claimed by Philippines.

Politics

4 d. ago Chinese coastguard claims ‘sovereign jurisdiction’ of Sandy Cay in South China Sea

State media reports CCG officers ‘exercising maritime control’ on one of the reefs in the Spratly Islands also claimed by Philippines.

Politics

4 d. ago Manila accuses Beijing of ‘sinister’ campaign to sway midterms, push South China Sea narratives

Manila accuses Beijing of ‘sinister’ campaign to sway midterms, push South China Sea narratives  The Straits Times

Politics

4 d. ago Beijing’s approach to South China Sea tensions: reduce now, resolve later

While focusing on economic links, China is open to negotiating with rival claimants as long as actors outside the region aren’t involved.

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