28 h. ago Chinese coastguard patrols reefs controlled by Vietnam in South China Sea

The Chinese coastguard patrolled around disputed sites controlled by Vietnam in the South China Sea last week, vessel tracking information shows. Three patrol ships left a Chinese base on Mischief Reef in the Spratly Islands on Thursday and circled around a series of land features – some of which Vietnam has built facilities on – before returning to the reef on Saturday, according to Automatic Identification System data. The purpose of the patrol by the coastguard vessels – identified by the...

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53 h. ago PLA tanker ‘spotted resupplying coastguard vessel’ near Scarborough Shoal

The PLA Navy replenishment ship Qinghaihu was reportedly seen resupplying a China Coast Guard vessel near the disputed Scarborough Shoal last week. The manoeuvre highlights growing coordination between China’s naval and coastguard forces amid heightened tensions with the Philippines in the contested South China Sea. According to a report by Manila-based ABS-CBN news, two Chinese navy warships and four coastguard vessels, as well as several Chinese maritime militia vessels, were monitored by the...

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67 h. ago Chinese minister calls out US ‘protectionism’ in shipping industry

China’s Minister of Transport Liu Wei has called on shipping companies and port operators worldwide to promote free trade in a “concerted effort” to combat “protectionism” after the US administration slapped port fees on Chinese vessels. “All the companies dealing with shipping businesses should work together to promote a fair, just and open environment and safeguard the common interests of global economic and trade development,” he said at the North Bund Summit, a shipping industry ­conference,...

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7 d. ago Chinese Cutters Ram Philippine Fishery Vessels in Spratly Islands

Chinese Cutters Ram Philippine Fishery Vessels in Spratly Islands  USNI News

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7 d. ago As China and US impose rival port fees, global shipping braces for disruption

As China and the United States begin charging additional port fees on Tuesday, analysts warn the global shipping industry faces growing uncertainty and turmoil – though Beijing’s exemption of domestically built vessels is expected to limit the impact. China announced retaliatory port fees last Friday and released implementation details in the first hour of Tuesday – the same day the Chinese and US measures took effect. Fees will be waived for vessels built in China and for empty vessels arriving...

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8 d. ago Beijing issues detailed rules for reciprocal port fees targeting US

Beijing issues detailed rules for reciprocal port fees targeting US-linked vessels  Lloyd's List

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9 d. ago Philippines accuses Chinese Coast Guard of ramming vessel in South China Sea

Philippines accuses Chinese Coast Guard of ramming vessel in South China Sea  LiveNOW from FOX

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9 d. ago Chinese Ship Targets Filipino Vessel in New Disputed Waters Clash

Chinese Ship Targets Filipino Vessel in New Disputed Waters Clash  Newsweek

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9 d. ago Chinese coast guard fires water cannon, rams Philippine vessel off island in South China Sea

Chinese coast guard fires water cannon, rams Philippine vessel off island in South China Sea  New York Post

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1 week ago Philippine coast guard alleges Chinese ship rammed vessel in disputed waters, Beijing says Manila ‘fully responsible’

Philippine coast guard alleges Chinese ship rammed vessel in disputed waters, Beijing says Manila ‘fully responsible’  Firstpost

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1 week ago Chinese coast guard rams and damages a Philippine vessel off an island in the South China Sea

Chinese coast guard rams and damages a Philippine vessel off an island in the South China Sea  WHAS11

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1 week ago Philippines says Chinese ship rammed vessel in disputed sea, Beijing says Manila fully responsible

Philippines says Chinese ship rammed vessel in disputed sea, Beijing says Manila fully responsible  CNA

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1 week ago China plans reciprocal ship fees on U.S. vessels entering Chinese ports

China plans reciprocal ship fees on U.S. vessels entering Chinese ports  upi.com

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1 week ago US imposes sanctions on China refinery over Iran oil purchases

The US imposed sanctions on about 100 individuals, entities and vessels, including a Chinese independent refinery and terminal, that helped Iran’s oil and petrochemicals trade, the administration of President Donald Trump said on Thursday. The US Treasury Department sanctioned the Shandong Jincheng Petrochemical Group, which it said is an independent teapot refinery in Shandong Province that has bought millions of barrels of Iranian oil since 2023. It also sanctioned China-based Rizhao Shihua...

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2 w. ago Where is Japan’s EEZ? Tokyo’s complaint over Chinese ship marks unresolved issue

A new diplomatic protest from Tokyo over suspected marine surveys by a Chinese vessel in contested waters has renewed focus on a long-standing unresolved issue: the lack of agreement between Japan and China on their maritime boundaries in the East China Sea. At the centre of the row is a clash of interpretations. While Japan insists the Chinese survey ship violated its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) by conducting underwater research without getting its prior consent, analysts point out that China...

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2 w. ago From Stephen Chow films to Beyond hits: PLA sailors share Hong Kong affinity

Chinese navy sailors from two People’s Liberation Army vessels have shown their softer side by sharing their experiences touring Hong Kong on National Day and revealing how the city’s pop culture influenced them. Thousands of residents on Thursday also took advantage of the final opportunity to board the two military vessels harboured in the city, which wrapped up its two-day open house. As training vessel Qi Jiguang and amphibious landing ship Yimeng Shan of the People’s Liberation Army made a...

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2 w. ago China issues retaliatory rules ahead of US port fees on Chinese vessels

China issues retaliatory rules ahead of US port fees on Chinese vessels  Oils & Fats International

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3 w. ago China issues retaliatory rules ahead of US port fee targeting Chinese vessels

As a new US port fee targeting China-built or -operated vessels is set to take effect in two weeks, China has revised its international maritime transport rules to allow retaliatory measures, including charging special fees or restricting access to Chinese ports. China will implement necessary countermeasures against any country or region that imposes or supports discriminatory bans, restrictions or similar measures targeting Chinese operators, vessels or crews, according to the revision...

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3 w. ago Arrival of Chinese navy ships for National Day to disrupt some Hong Kong ferries

Some ferry services in Hong Kong will be disrupted during peak hours to pave the way for the arrival of two Chinese military vessels this week, while bus services will be stepped up to reduce the impact on commuters. The Transport Department said on Sunday that ferry services would be interrupted on Tuesday and Friday. It called on residents to plan ahead this week and set aside sufficient time for travel. The measures are part of preparations for the arrival of the People’s Liberation Army’s...

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3 w. ago Hongkongers snap up tickets to visit PLA naval ships during National Day stop

Free tickets to visit two PLA naval ships during their stop in Hong Kong next week have been quickly snapped up, as enthusiasts welcome the second port call by Chinese warships in three months. Type 680 training vessel Qi Jiguang and Type 071 amphibious landing ship Yimeng Shan will be open to the public at the Ngong Shuen Chau Naval Base on Wednesday and Thursday as part of the October 1 National Day celebrations. The 11,000 spots were up for grabs through the PLA Hong Kong Garrison’s WeChat...

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