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Malaysia detains Chinese barge on suspicion of looting WWII British warship wrecks

Malaysia’s maritime agency says it has detained a Chinese-registered vessel on suspicion of looting two British warship wrecks in the South China Sea

The Independent UK

Chinese ships ignore Vietnam demand to leave area close to Russian-run gas fields

A Chinese research ship and five escort vessels were in Vietnam's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) on Friday close to gas blocks operated by Russian firms in the South China Sea, one day after Hanoi urged the ships to leave.

Reuters

China deploys three 'navigation' beacons in the South China Sea

China deployed three navigation beacons around the contested Spratly islands of the South China Sea, following similar marker placements by the Philippines earlier this month, as both sides try to fortify their claims to the area.

Reuters

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India stands for respecting sovereignty, adherence to international law, says PM Modi

Amid China’s military expansion in the South China Sea and the East China Sea, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India was committed to protecting its sovereignty and integrity while promoting peaceful resolution of maritime disputes based on international law.

The Hindu

Former defence chief Angus Houston hits out at China, warns of 'miscalculation' leading to possible military conflict

Australia's former defence chief Sir Angus Houston blasts the slow progress in producing missiles locally while speaking publicly for the first time after the release of the Defence Strategic Review.

ABC News

Philippines' military chief visits remote islands near disputed Spratlys

When the Philippine military chief addressed a small contingent of navy officers on a remote island in Palawan province near the disputed Spratly archipelago in the South China Sea, he reminded them their mission was to "ensure there is peace".

Reuters

Vietnam bets big on LNG, South China Sea gas fields

HANOI: Vietnam's plan to quadruple by 2030 its gas processing capacity, turning it into its first source of energy, marks a big bet on imported liquefied natural gas (LNG) and its reserves in the South China Sea, despite supply and geopolitical risks.

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Philippines places buoys in parts of S. China Sea to assert sovereignty

MANILA: The Philippines has placed navigational buoys within its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) to assert sovereignty over the disputed Spratly islands in the South China Sea, a coast guard spokesperson said on Sunday.

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Philippines places buoys in parts of S.China Sea to assert sovereignty

The Philippines has placed navigational buoys within its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) to assert sovereignty over the disputed Spratly islands in the South China Sea, a coast guard spokesperson said on Sunday.

Reuters

Asean urges South China Sea restraint, 'concerned' about Myanmar

LABUAN BAJO: Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) leaders on Thursday urged restraint and peaceful resolution of disputes in the South China Sea and said a surge in missile tests by North Korea was a threat to regional peace.

Bangkok Post

Cluster of Chinese vessels spotted near Russian rig off Vietnam - ship monitors

A Chinese research vessel flanked by coast guard and nearly a dozen boats on Wednesday entered a gas block operated by Russian and Vietnamese state firms, two monitoring groups said, another potential flashpoint in the South China Sea.

Reuters

China denies threatening Asean-India naval drills

BEIJING: China’s foreign ministry on Tuesday dismissed accusations that boats belonging to a Chinese maritime militia had deliberately approached an area of the South China Sea where the navies of Indian and Asean countries were holding drills.

Bangkok Post

Chinese militia boats cross Thai, other Asean warships in South China Sea

NEW DELHI/HANOI: Boats belonging to a Chinese maritime militia approached an area where navies of India and Asean countries were taking part in drills in the South China Sea, two Indian sources said on Monday.

Bangkok Post

Chinese militia boats cross Indian, ASEAN warships exercising in South China Sea

China's foreign ministry on Tuesday dismissed accusations that boats belonging to a Chinese maritime militia had deliberately approached an area of the South China Sea where the navies of Indian and ASEAN countries were holding drills.

Reuters

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Joint Philippines-U.S. patrols in South China Sea may begin by third quarter - envoy

Joint patrols between the Philippines and the United States in the South China Sea may begin later this year, a top diplomat said on Monday, just days after Washington clarified its commitment to defend Manila from an attack at sea.

Reuters

Marcos says Philippines bases could be 'useful' if Taiwan attacked

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Thursday that granting U.S. access to Philippine military bases was a defensive step that would be "useful" if China attacked Taiwan.

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China’s Defense Ties With Cambodia Raise Red Flags for Vietnam

Hanoi fears that China is using Cambodia as a tool to pressure Vietnam on its southern border.

Reuters

U.S. issues guidelines on defending Philippines from South China Sea attack

The United States has laid out in clear terms the extent of its defence treaty commitments to the Philippines, issuing new guidelines that refer specifically to attacks in the South China Sea, including on its coast guard.

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China says South China Sea should not be 'hunting ground' for foreign forces

China firmly opposes any country citing bilateral treaties to interfere in the South China Sea and undermine China's territorial interests and rights, the foreign ministry said on Thursday.

Reuters

US stands with Philippines against Chinese 'intimidation' in S. China Sea - official

The United States stands with treaty ally the Philippines in the face of harassment by China's coast guard in the South China Sea and remains deeply concerned about "intimidation" by Beijing, a senior U.S. official said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

Three missing from burning tanker off Malaysia

Three crew members are missing from a Gabon-registered tanker that caught fire on Monday in the South China Sea, a Malaysian maritime enforcement agency official said on Tuesday.

The Guardian - AU

US and Philippine presidents meet amid China’s ‘aggressive tactics’

Ferdinand Marcos Jr and Joe Biden are expected to discuss the security situation in the South China Sea

The Independent UK

Biden to host Philippines leader as tensions grow with China

President Joe Biden is set to meet President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines as concerns grow about China's harassment of Philippine vessels in the South China Sea

Reuters

Philippines, China to discuss fishing rights in South China Sea-Marcos

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said China has agreed to discuss fishing rights in the South China Sea, as he pushed for a "direct communication line" with Beijing on maritime differences.

Al Jazeera

Marcos Jr treads a fine line over military ties as he heads to US

Philippines president has tilted towards US since taking office a year ago, but is keeping Beijing close.

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