1 hour 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

4 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

5 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

6 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

10 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

12 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

15 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

57 h. ago Philippines urged to ‘strategically’ work with China amid US tariff tensions

It follows a call from a Chinese envoy for the Philippines and fellow Asean members to be united in safeguarding free trade.

Economics

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

8 d. ago Chinese scholars suggest peaceful path with Philippines in South China Sea dispute

Experts emphasise compromise and reject ‘megaphone diplomacy’ to avoid conflicts in the disputed waterway.

Politics

2 w. 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.

Events

4 w. ago Can the Philippines’ become China’s ‘plus one’ amid South China Sea tensions?

The Philippines’ economic zones chief says Manila is being eyed as ‘the next preferred destination’ for China’s ‘plus-one’ strategy for firms dodging US tariffs.

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