1 week ago Australia’s drone donation boosts Philippines’ maritime needs amid South China Sea tensions

Australia’s gift comes days after a near-collision between Philippine and Chinese coastguard vessels in the South China Sea.

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2 w. ago Taiwan denies Chinese strikes as Beijing escalates live naval drills around the island

Taiwan denies Chinese strikes as Beijing escalates live naval drills around the island  NBC News

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2 w. ago China Says Fishing Boat Crew is Safe After Piracy Incident Off Ghana

China Says Fishing Boat Crew is Safe After Piracy Incident Off Ghana  The Maritime Executive

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3 w. ago Beijing accuses Taiwan of ‘malice’ after warship and mainland Chinese fishing boat collide

No injuries were reported but the nighttime incident comes at a time of heightened tensions in the Taiwan Strait.

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3 w. ago China ‘Ne Zha’ boy secretly takes boat to fish, amazes public after surviving 24 hours adrift

Notoriously naughty youngster placed on special police watch list because of his behaviour, was ‘unconcerened’ about his high-seas exploits.

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3 w. ago China probes death of fishing boat captain reportedly killed by crew member

Chinese coastguard confirms death aboard Shandong-based vessel after social media user says her father was murdered and thrown into sea.

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3 w. ago China coastguard drives off Japanese fishing boats in escalating island dispute

Tokyo accuses Beijing of stoking tensions after Chinese ships expel four vessels from the vicinity of the Diaoyu Islands.

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