South China Sea
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The Philippines summons Chinese ambassador after two South China Sea collisions
The Philippine coast guard claims that ships were ‘bumped’ by Chinese vessels in incidents close to outposts i…
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Philippine fishers killed after collision with suspected oil tanker in South China Sea
President Ferdinand Marcos said the incident in waters off Scarborough Shoal was under investigation, but urge…
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‘Risk of miscalculation’ rises in South China Sea as Beijing ramps up aggressive tactics
Tensions over the resource-rich region are intensifying as China attempts to cut access for nations with compe…
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China coast guard deploys ‘floating barrier’ to cut off disputed South China Sea shoal
Philippines says it ‘strongly condemns’ move at Scarborough Shoal which prevents its fishing boats from gainin…
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Competition over the South China Sea explained in 30 seconds
China, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan all have claims over the area, and tensions often…
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China building airstrip on disputed island, satellite images suggest
Pictures appear to show 600-metre runway on South China Sea’s Triton island, which is also claimed by Vietnam …
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US and Beijing spar over shipwreck-turned-military outpost
Vessel becomes potential flashpoint as Beijing orders Philippines to remove wreck housing marines in South Chi…
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Philippines accuses China of water cannon attack in Spratly Islands
Latest in long history of nautical intimidations by Beijing, which lays unrecognised claim to almost all of th…
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Malaysia investigates Chinese barge suspected of links to looting of British WW2 wrecks
Search of vessel registered in Fuzhou, China, reveals cannon shell suspected to date from second world warMala…
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Biden hails ‘deep friendship’ with Philippines and boosts military ties amid China tensions
White House announces transfer of three C-130 aircraft and coastal patrol vessels during Washington visit of F…
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US and Philippines launch biggest joint drills yet in South China Sea
More than 17,000 troops are involved in the Balikatan drills, which follow days of military exercises around T…
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Asia’s arms race: potential flashpoints from Taiwan to the South China Sea
Guardian correspondents look at the buildup of tensions across the region, from North Korea to the Pacific isl…
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US Navy rejects China claim that warship ‘illegally’ entered part of South China Sea
China’s military said guided-missile destroyer USS Milius intruded into China’s territorial waters near the co…
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Australia has ‘absolutely not’ committed to join US in event of war over Taiwan, Marles says
Defence minister says Aukus deal does not include arrangement to join US in a potential future conflict with C…
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Philippines president summons Chinese ambassador over laser incident
The Philippines accused a Chinese coastguard ship of directing a ‘military-grade laser light’ at one of its ve…