17 m. ago China holds ‘routine patrol’ in South China Sea as it warns Philippines

The Chinese military has carried out a “routine patrol” in the disputed South China Sea, the second such operation in less than two weeks, while cautioning the Philippines against stirring up tensions. Conducted on Friday and Saturday, the latest patrol came just days after Beijing announced plans to establish a national nature reserve at the contested Scarborough Shoal, which it calls Huangyan Island and Manila calls Panatag Shoal. “We sternly warn the Philippine side to immediately stop...

Events

2 h. ago Beijing slams Philippines for conducting drills with US, Japan in South China Sea

Beijing slams Philippines for conducting drills with US, Japan in South China Sea  Anadolu Ajansı

Politics

6 h. ago China’s military warns Philippines against provocations in South China Sea

China’s military warns Philippines against provocations in South China Sea  Reuters

Events

6 h. ago Philippines, Japan, US Hold Navy Exercises in South China Sea

Philippines, Japan, US Hold Navy Exercises in South China Sea  Bloomberg.com

Politics

30 h. ago US stands with Philippines against China's plan in South China Sea atoll, Rubio says

US stands with Philippines against China's plan in South China Sea atoll, Rubio says  Reuters

Politics

30 h. ago U.S. rejects China nature reserve plan in South China Sea area near Philippines

U.S. rejects China nature reserve plan in South China Sea area near Philippines  The Japan Times

Politics

36 h. ago US blasts China for nature reserve in disputed South China Sea

US blasts China for nature reserve in disputed South China Sea  Anadolu Ajansı

Politics

36 h. ago US Rejects China’s Nature Reserve Plan in Sea Near Philippines

US Rejects China’s Nature Reserve Plan in Sea Near Philippines  Bloomberg.com

Politics

38 h. ago US backs Philippines against Beijing's South China Sea atoll plan

US backs Philippines against Beijing's South China Sea atoll plan  Nikkei Asia

Politics

38 h. ago Rubio says US stands with Philippines against China's plan in South China Sea atoll

Rubio says US stands with Philippines against China's plan in South China Sea atoll  Reuters

Politics

42 h. ago Satellite Photos Show Chinese Military Outpost in South China Sea

Satellite Photos Show Chinese Military Outpost in South China Sea  Newsweek

Events

44 h. ago China tipped to boost routine patrols after Scarborough nature reserve is set up

Beijing is likely to boost its routine patrol presence near Scarborough Shoal after setting up its planned nature reserve in the disputed waters, according to observers in China. Zhang Yancang, director of the Yellow Sea and Bohai Sea Research Institute at Dalian Maritime University, said this would mean daily patrols not only by coastguard vessels but also aircraft, drones and even uncrewed boats. “Unlike previous patrols, the patrols from now on will focus more on being routine and regular,”...

Politics

45 h. ago Will Indonesia’s US$80 billion sea wall hold firm against environmental critics?

Indonesia is seeking China’s help to build a US$80 billion giant sea wall along the northern coast of Java in a project that officials see as essential to protecting millions of residents and key industries from rising seas and sinking land, despite criticisms over its financial and environmental costs. President Prabowo Subianto broached the project with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping during a meeting on September 3, on the sidelines of Beijing’s Victory Day parade, according to Indonesia’s...

Economics

48 h. ago Beijing’s nature reserve move in disputed South China Sea seen as bid for moral high ground

Beijing’s nature reserve move in disputed South China Sea seen as bid for moral high ground  The Straits Times

Politics

49 h. ago Satellites Spot China's Most Advanced Aircraft Carrier at Sea

Satellites Spot China's Most Advanced Aircraft Carrier at Sea  Newsweek

Transport

50 h. ago Japan’s navy spots newest Chinese aircraft carrier sailing for first time in East China Sea

Japan’s navy spots newest Chinese aircraft carrier sailing for first time in East China Sea  Stars and Stripes

Transport

53 h. ago China's newest aircraft carrier sails through Taiwan Strait into South China Sea

China's newest aircraft carrier sails through Taiwan Strait into South China Sea  Reuters

Transport

54 h. ago Why China’s new plan to bolster its South China Sea claims has Manila worried

China’s designation of a national nature reserve in the contested Scarborough Shoal – and its punitive measures for unauthorised entry – have prompted strong pushback from the Philippines, with analysts warning the move could escalate tensions in the strategically important waterway. Beijing’s announcement of the decision on Wednesday marked its latest efforts to consolidate its claims in the contested area that is now a focal point of intense confrontations between the two countries and could...

Politics

54 h. ago Why Beijing’s new plan to bolster its South China Sea claims has Manila worried

China’s designation of a national nature reserve in the contested Scarborough Shoal – and its punitive measures for unauthorised entry – have prompted strong pushback from the Philippines, with analysts warning the move could escalate tensions in the strategically important waterway. Beijing’s announcement of the decision on Wednesday marked its latest efforts to consolidate its claims in the contested area that is now a focal point of intense confrontations between the two countries and could...

Politics

55 h. ago PLA aircraft carrier the Fujian heads to South China Sea via Taiwan Strait

China’s third and most advanced aircraft carrier, the Fujian, has passed through the Taiwan Strait to conduct scientific research tests and training exercises in the South China Sea, the PLA Navy said on Friday. “The cross-regional tests and training are a routine mission of the carrier’s construction process and do not target any specific objects,” said navy spokesman Senior Colonel Leng Guowei, according to state news agency Xinhua. Photos and videos posted on social media showed the Fujian...

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