Building Frenzy In The South China Sea - Who Is Fortifying Islands?
Countries surrounding the South China Sea have built more than 90 outposts on around 70 islands, rocks and reefs in the highly disputed area, satellite images show.
China intensifies naval, air patrols in South China Sea
The Chinese military on Wednesday said it has conducted “combat readiness patrols” over waters and airspace surrounding the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, according to state media Global Times.
China Declares Baselines Around Disputed South China Sea Shoal
The move was a direct response to the Philippines’ enactment of two new laws aimed at strengthening the country’s own maritime claims.
China Objects to New Philippine Maritime Laws Covering South China Sea Areas
China summoned the Philippines' ambassador on Friday to express its objection to two new laws in the Southeast Asian nation
Malaysia and Vietnam at loggerheads over the South China Sea
Malaysia sends a letter of complaint to Vietnam over its alleged expansion of a coral reef in the disputed Spratly Islands that both countries claim as their own.
Taiwan rejects China's claims over South China Sea amid military escalation
The assertion comes as military confrontations and territorial disputes in the area intensify, Focus Taiwan (CNA) reported
China, Philippines Spar Over New Maritime Laws, Baseline Drawings in South China Sea
In response, China's ambassador Huang Xilian to the Philippines said late on Wednesday the baseline was a "necessary response" to the Philippines' new maritime law and a "routine
China warns Philippines over new maritime laws, 'unilateral actions'
China's embassy warned the Philippines to cease any "unilateral actions" after Manila brought in two new maritime laws meant to define territory, sea lanes and air routes.
China Wants Philippines To Give Up Its Claims In South China Sea: Philippines Defence Ministry
China And Philippines Continue To Claim Sovereignty Over South China Sea Watch in for more details!
Philippines and China dispute borders in South China Sea
The Philippines' foreign ministry summoned the Chinese ambassador on Wednesday, November 13, to protest against Beijing's establishment of baseline coordinates around the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea,
War Clouds Over South China Sea: China Military On High Alert, Warns Philippines With Drills
On 13, China put its military on alert to patrol the disputed waters around Huangyan Island (Scarborough Shoal) in the South China Sea. This move follows the Philippines' implementation of a new maritime law on 10,
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Marcos: PH won't blink amid China's protest on new laws asserting rights in WPS
President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. said Thursday the Philippines will continue to defend its sovereign rights in the West ...
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Philippines’ Marcos Signs Laws Aimed at Strengthening Maritime Claims
On Friday, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed into law two pieces of legislation asserting the country’s ...
China is closing a South China Sea surveillance gap with a new radar made to spot stealth aircraft, satellite images suggest
The system, purported to have advanced counter-stealth capabilities, could challenge how US forces operate in the region.
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Philippines Seizes Two Spratly Islands In South China Sea War Games
UPDATES with island retaking exercises taking place in the Spratlys The Philippines is aiming for a "persistent presence" in the South China Sea, a senior military official said Wednesday ...
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MOFA rejects Beijing and Manila’s maritime claims
Taiwan has rejected renewed sovereignty claims over the South China Sea by the Philippines and China by reaffirming its sovereignty and rights under international law over the disputed area. “The ...
China's Scarborough Shoal mapping to allow 'more targeted' steps against Philippines
China's marking of its territorial line around Scarborough Shoal was "lawful and reasonable" and could help it to take "more targeted" countermeasures against rival claimant the Philippines, Chinese ...
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Marcos gives up what his father acquired in 1978 — for US' sake
First of two parts PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. last week signed into law the so-called Maritime Zones Act. The law ...