7 h. ago South China Sea: PLA blocks Philippine warship in move Manila calls ‘reckless’

Beijing warns neighbour to stop ‘provocative acts’ after halting vessel near disputed Scarborough Shoal, while Manila decries ‘harassment’.

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59 h. ago South China Sea: Vietnam protests against Sandy Cay moves, raising flashpoint fears

Vietnam has urged China and the Philippines to ‘refrain from actions’ and respect its sovereignty over the archipelago.

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3 d. ago Philippines confronts Chinese ship’s ‘unlawful activities’ amid South China Sea tensions

Manila deployed a coastguard vessel and aircraft to challenge a Chinese research ship conducting illegal activities in its waters last week, the Philippines coastguard said.

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4 d. ago Japan Scrambles Jets as China “Violates Airspace”, Beijing's South China Sea "Expansion" Revealed

Japan Scrambles Jets as China “Violates Airspace”, Beijing's South China Sea "Expansion" Revealed  News18

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5 d. ago China claims an island in the South China Sea. Satellite images show Beijing's growing power

China claims an island in the South China Sea. Satellite images show Beijing's growing power-hungry struggle in the region.  Yahoo

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7 d. ago Most mainland Chinese citizens oppose use of force to unify with Taiwan: survey

Yet on Russia’s actions in Ukraine, India border claims and South China Sea, respondents voiced more hawkish views backing Beijing’s stance.

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8 d. ago Chinese Assault Ships Put On Show of Force in South China Sea

Chinese Assault Ships Put On Show of Force in South China Sea  Newsweek

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1 week 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.

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1 week 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

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1 week 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

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1 week ago South China Sea tensions explodes after Beijing seizes disputed territory

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

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1 week 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

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1 week 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.

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1 week 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

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1 week 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

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1 week ago China Declares Sovereignty Over Disputed Reef in South China Sea

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

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1 week 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

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1 week 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.

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1 week 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.

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1 week 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.

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