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China Coast Guard accused of behaving ‘like pirates’ in South China Sea

Philippines says coastguard personnel armed with knives and spears boarded their boats at Second Thomas Shoal.

Al Jazeera

Philippines Says Chinese Coast Guard Boarded Navy Vessels In South China Sea

Monday's incident was the latest in a series of escalating confrontations between Chinese and Philippine ships in recent months as Beijing steps up efforts to push its claims to the disputed area.

International Business Times

China's Aggressive Actions In South China Sea Escalate Tensions

China's actions in the South China Sea are escalating tensions, with concerns of conflict rising. Multiple countries claim the Spratly Islands, and the Phi...

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US renews warning it's obligated to defend the Philippines after its new clash with China at sea

The United States has renewed a warning that it’s obligated to defend its close treaty ally a day after Filipino navy personnel were injured and their supply boats damaged in one of the most serious confrontations between the Philippines and China in a disputed shoal in the South China Sea

The Independent UK

Philippine Ship, Chinese Vessel Collide In South China Sea: Beijing

A Philippine ship and a Chinese vessel collided near the Spratly Islands in the disputed South China Sea on Monday, Beijing's Coast Guard said.

International Business Times

Philippines seeks UN confirmation of its vast continental seabed in the disputed South China Sea

The Philippines has asked a United Nations body to formally recognize the extent of a vast undersea stretch of its continental seabed in the South China Sea, where it could exclusively exploit resources, the Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila said

The Independent UK

China seeks detention of foreigners in disputed South China Sea

Philippines files new legal submission before the UN, asserting its own entitlements while challenging Beijing’s claim.

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New China Rules Allow Detention Of Foreigners In South China Sea

New Chinese coast guard rules took effect Saturday, under which it can detain foreigners for trespassing in the disputed South China Sea, where neighbours and the G7 have accused Beijing of intimidation and coercion.

International Business Times

Philippines increases South China Sea patrols as Beijing set to roll out new trespass laws

Manila has previously described new regulations, which allow Chinese coast guard to detain foreigners, as ‘an escalation of the situation’

The Guardian - AU

China’s maritime militia: the shadowy armada whose existence Beijing rarely acknowledges

They look like simple fishing boats but are capable of swarming in huge numbers to help Beijing stake its territorial claims in the South China Sea

The Guardian - AU

Philippines Says Chinese Boats Seized Supplies Airdropped To Filipino Outpost

The Philippine military said Tuesday that Chinese boats illegally "seized" food and medicine airdropped to a Filipino outpost in the South China Sea.

International Business Times

China's Defense Minister Addresses Tensions In Asia-Pacific

China and U.S. discuss military communication, South China Sea disputes, and Taiwan reunification at Shangri-La defense forum.

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Wreck of WWII 'Hit 'Em Harder' submarine, which sank with 79 crew on board, discovered in South China Sea

The U.S. wreck is the grave site of the 79 crew who died when the sub was sunk in battle in 1944.

LiveScience

US, China to resume military-to-military talks in ‘coming months’: Austin

US and China defence chiefs meet for talks in Singapore amid growing tensions between Washington and Beijing.

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Philippines blames China for loss of giant clams in disputed shoal and urges environmental inquiry

The Philippines has blamed Chinese fishermen for a massive loss of giant clams in a disputed shoal controlled by China’s coast guard in the South China Sea and urged an international inquiry into the amount of environmental damage in the area

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US, Australia, Philippines Conduct Military Drills In South China Sea

Annual Balikatan drills demonstrate allied forces' defense capabilities in response to China's actions in the South China Sea.

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China Reveals Alleged Secret Agreement With Philippines Over South China Sea

China alleges a 2016 agreement with the Philippines on South China Sea access, leading to escalating tensions and disputes in the region.

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Philippines summons China envoy over water cannon attack in South China Sea

The Philippines protests China’s ‘dangerous manoeuvres’ 20th time this year, as tensions escalate over disputed shoal.

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Philippines Summons Chinese Diplomat Over South China Sea Dispute

The Philippines summons Chinese diplomat over South China Sea tensions, highlighting diplomatic efforts to address territorial disputes peacefully.

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China's Coast Guard Fires Water Cannons At Philippine Vessel

Tensions escalate as China's coast guard fires water cannons at a Philippine vessel in the South China Sea.

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Philippines Asserts Sovereignty In Strengthening Ties With Japan, US

The Philippines strengthens ties with Japan and the US to assert independence and security amidst South China Sea tensions.

The Guardian - AU

China sounds warning after Philippines and US announce most expansive military drills yet

Exercises starting on Monday will be the first to be held outside Philippines’ territorial waters, and come amid a rise in tensions in the South China Sea

Al Jazeera

China, US defence chiefs hold first substantive talks in nearly 18 months

Lloyd Austin and Dong Jun talk South China Sea, Taiwan, North Korea and Ukraine in wide-ranging discussion.

International Business Times

Beijing Slams US-Japan-Philippines Summit, Says S. China Sea Actions 'Lawful'

Biden on Thursday pledged to defend the Philippines from any attack in the South China Sea at the White House summit, which came amid repeated confrontations between Chinese and Philippine vessels in the disputed waterway that have raised fears of wider conflict.

Al Jazeera

Japan, Philippines, US rebuke China over ‘dangerous’ South China Sea moves

Meeting in Washington, DC, the leaders of Japan, the Philippines and US stress importance of abiding by maritime law.

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