China’s declaration of a nature reserve in the South China Sea is the latest twist in its yearslong push to establish control over the strategically important waters and sea lane. The National Forestry and Grassland Administration said last week that the reserve would protect the coral reef ecosystem at Huangyan Island, better known internationally as…
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China’s Defense Ministry on Tuesday offered the latest hint that its third and largest aircraft carrier could soon enter service, after it undergoes further testing and training in the disputed South China Sea. The carrier, with a displacement of more than 80,000 metric tons, was spotted last Thursday in the East China Sea for the…
BEIJING (AP) — China’s coast guard accused a Philippine ship of deliberately ramming one of its vessels on Tuesday near Scarborough Shoal, a disputed territory that both countries claim in the South China Sea. A coast guard statement said more than 10 Philippine government ships coming from various directions entered the waters around the shoal,…
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s coast guard said Tuesday it had “taken control measures” against several Philippine vessels at the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, as Beijing moves to reinforce its territorial claims and maritime rights in the contested region. The Philippines and China have been engaged in a long-running maritime standoff in…
By Greg Torode HONG KONG (Reuters) -China will attempt to further boost its recent strategic diplomacy and power projection efforts as it hosts its annual security forum this week amid roiling regional tensions. Foreign diplomats and security analysts say they expect Chinese officials will use the Beijing Xiangshan Forum to push President Xi Jinping’s vision…
Manila has spent billions on modernising its armed forces, but a new report warns the Philippines still leans too heavily on American protection – a gamble fraught with risk as US President Donald Trump repeatedly questions the value of old alliances. The Southeast Asian nation’s ability to counter China’s growing assertiveness remains in doubt, according…
BEIJING (Reuters) -China’s military said on Sunday it had conducted “routine” patrols in the South China Sea and warned the Philippines against any provocations, according to a spokesperson for the Southern Theater Command. The spokesperson said the Philippines must immediately stop provoking incidents and escalating tensions in the South China Sea. Chinese troops will continue…
China’s military said on Sunday it had conducted “routine” patrols in the South China Sea and warned the Philippines against any provocations, according to a spokesperson for the Southern Theater Command. The spokesperson said the Philippines must immediately stop provoking incidents and escalating tensions in the South China Sea. Chinese troops will continue to defend…