South China Sea

Philippines says will not comply with US sanctions on China

Sep 01, 2020 06:45

The Philippines says it will not comply with the United States’ sanctions against China over regional disputes in the South China Sea.
China not to allow US to cause trouble: Defense Ministry

Aug 27, 2020 10:45

China’s Defense Ministry says the country will not “dance to the tune” of the United States or allow it to “cause trouble,” as Washington ramps up hostile posturing against Beijing, including in the South China Sea.
China fires anti-ship ballistic missiles into South China Sea in warning to US

Aug 27, 2020 06:05

China has launched two ballistic missiles, including one known as the “aircraft carrier killer,” into the South China Sea, in a clear warning to the United States, which has been ratcheting up tensions in the strategic waterway.
Australia to build military fuel reserve with US funding

Jul 30, 2020 06:55

The Australian government plans to set up a military fuel reserve in the port city of Darwin with funding provided by the United States, an apparent move to boost military cooperation with Washington amid rising tensions with China.
China hits back at Australia, defends sovereignty in South China Sea

Jul 28, 2020 13:23

Beijing has defended its sovereignty and maritime rights in the South China Sea after Australia joined the United States in rejecting China’s territorial claims over a disputed group of islands in the strategic waterway, saying its rights have been historically established.
US to send new coast guard ship to Vietnam to eye South China Sea

Nov 20, 2019 12:39

The United States has announced its decision to provide Vietnam with an additional coast guard ship to boost Hanoi's ability to patrol the South China Sea amid tensions with China.
US sails warship near disputed islands in South China Sea

Aug 29, 2019 06:22

The United States Navy has sailed a warship within 12 nautical miles of two disputed islands in the South China Sea that China claims sovereignty over.
US accuses China of broken promises on South China Sea militarization

May 30, 2019 07:16

The US military’s top general has called for “collective action” to stop what Washington insists is China’s militarization of the South China Sea, accusing Chinese President Xi Jinping of reneging on his promises to stop the practice.
China ‘to build island city’ in South China Sea, US cries foul

Mar 19, 2019 09:53

China says it plans to construct an “island city” in the disputed waters of the South China Sea, in a move that has sparked the United States’ objection.
China deploys 100 ships to disputed waters amid US buildup: Report

Feb 08, 2019 09:42

China has deployed some 100 ships to the South China Sea, the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative run by the Washington-based Center for Strategic and International Studies reports.