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South China Sea

China's aggressive actions in SCS fuel regional tensions

The SCS traditionally provided access to all for trade and navigation as part of the global commons and as a bridge between the Indian and Pacific Oceans.

14 April 2024, 00:10 IST

China's aggressive actions in SCS fuel regional tensions

China's aggressive actions in SCS fuel regional tensions

China's aggressive actions in SCS fuel regional tensions

14 April 2024, 00:10 IST

Philippine coastguard reports 'harassment' by Chinese vessels in South China Sea

The coastguard vessels '"went as far as pretending to man their water cannons and threatening the Filipino fishermen' in the Iroquois reef on April 4, Jay Tarriela, spokesperson of the Philippine Coast Guard posted on X.

06 April 2024, 06:30 IST

Philippine coastguard reports 'harassment' by Chinese vessels in South China Sea

Philippine coastguard reports 'harassment' by Chinese vessels in South China Sea

Philippine coastguard reports 'harassment' by Chinese vessels in South China Sea

06 April 2024, 06:30 IST

US, Japan, Australia and Philippines to hold 'maritime cooperative activity'

The activity will strengthen the interoperability of the countries' armed forces doctrines, tactics, techniques and procedures, and four nations will be reaffirming their position that the 2016 South China Sea Arbitral Tribunal Award is final and legally binding.

06 April 2024, 03:12 IST

US, Japan, Australia and Philippines to hold 'maritime cooperative activity'

US, Japan, Australia and Philippines to hold 'maritime cooperative activity'

US, Japan, Australia and Philippines to hold 'maritime cooperative activity'

06 April 2024, 03:12 IST

'No right to interfere': China says as India backs Philippines' sovereignty over South China Sea territorial row

The South China Sea is a major waterway and has been at the centre of a territorial conflict between China and its maritime neighbours, like Vietnam, Brunei, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

26 March 2024, 11:47 IST

'No right to interfere': China says as India backs Philippines' sovereignty over South China Sea territorial row

'No right to interfere': China says as India backs Philippines' sovereignty over South China Sea territorial row

'No right to interfere': China says as India backs Philippines' sovereignty over South China Sea territorial row

26 March 2024, 11:47 IST

Timeline | Rift deepens between the Philippines, China over South China Sea

Here is a timeline of key events since 2023 that have escalated tensions between the Philippines and China.

25 March 2024, 07:52 IST

Timeline | Rift deepens between the Philippines, China over South China Sea

Timeline | Rift deepens between the Philippines, China over South China Sea

Timeline | Rift deepens between the Philippines, China over South China Sea

25 March 2024, 07:52 IST

Philippines summons China envoy over standoff, dares Beijing to seek arbitration

The Philippines summoned China's envoy on Monday to protest against 'aggressive actions' in the South China Sea at the weekend, as Manila's defence minister dared Beijing to bolster its vast sovereignty claims by taking them to international arbitration.

25 March 2024, 04:02 IST

Philippines summons China envoy over standoff, dares Beijing to seek arbitration

Philippines summons China envoy over standoff, dares Beijing to seek arbitration

Philippines summons China envoy over standoff, dares Beijing to seek arbitration

25 March 2024, 04:02 IST

Citing safety risk, Taiwan recommends president does not visit South China Sea

Both Taiwan and China claim most of the South China Sea as their own territory, but Taiwan only controls one main islet in the contested Spratly Islands deep in the southern part of the sea called Itu Aba, which Taiwan refers to as Taiping island.

21 March 2024, 04:54 IST

Citing safety risk, Taiwan recommends president does not visit South China Sea

Citing safety risk, Taiwan recommends president does not visit South China Sea

Citing safety risk, Taiwan recommends president does not visit South China Sea

21 March 2024, 04:54 IST

Taiwan warns of 'enormous' Chinese bases near its South China Sea holding

Both Taiwan and China claim most of the South China Sea as their own territory, but Taiwan only controls one islet in the contested Spratly Islands deep in the southern part of the sea called Itu Aba, which Taiwan refers to as Taiping.

20 March 2024, 03:53 IST

Taiwan warns of 'enormous' Chinese bases near its South China Sea holding

Taiwan warns of 'enormous' Chinese bases near its South China Sea holding

Taiwan warns of 'enormous' Chinese bases near its South China Sea holding

20 March 2024, 03:53 IST

China coastguard's "dangerous manoeuvres" caused South China Sea collision, Philippines says

A Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson said that the PCG vessel sustained minor structural damage.

05 March 2024, 03:01 IST

China coastguard's 'dangerous manoeuvres' caused South China Sea collision, Philippines says

China coastguard's 'dangerous manoeuvres' caused South China Sea collision, Philippines says

China coastguard's "dangerous manoeuvres" caused South China Sea collision, Philippines says

05 March 2024, 03:01 IST

Vietnam, Philippines seal deals on South China Sea security, rice

The two Southeast Asian countries have competing claims over some parts of the South China Sea, a conduit for $3 trillion of annual ship-borne trade that China claims almost in its entirety.

30 January 2024, 05:15 IST

Vietnam, Philippines seal deals on South China Sea security, rice

Vietnam, Philippines seal deals on South China Sea security, rice

Vietnam, Philippines seal deals on South China Sea security, rice

30 January 2024, 05:15 IST