South China Sea

Philippines takes diplomatic action against China over floating structure in South China Sea

A satellite image shows a possible raft at the opening to Scarborough Shoal, in the South China Sea, on May 27.

Taiwan says Chinese coast guard, research ships near key South China Sea islands

FILE PHOTO: A Navy miniature is seen in front of displayed Chinese and Taiwanese flags in this illustration taken, April 11, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

China’s military says it tracked Dutch frigate in Taiwan Strait

The Dutch Navy frigate HNLMS De Ruyter visiting Indonesia in May 2026.

Taiwan, China coast guards in renewed stand-off at top of South China Sea

Taiwan said that it spotted a Chinese coast guard ship which then "forced its way" into restricted waters around the Pratas Islands.

Satellite images show suspected structure at disputed South China Sea atoll, later removed

A satellite image shows a possible raft at the opening to Scarborough Shoal, in the South China Sea, May 27, 2026. Vantor/Handout via REUTERS

Philippines probes possible new structure at disputed Scarborough Shoal

Scarborough is a prime fishing spot located 200km off the western coast of the Philippines. It is also 874km from Hainan, China’s nearest land mass.

Robot patrol dogs could be coming to Taiwan’s South China Sea islands

Taiwan has been modernising its armed forces to better deter China, and drones have been a key focus for the defence ministry.

China patrols waters east of Taiwan in response to Japan, Philippine maritime border talks

Japan and the Philippines said they would launch maritime border delimitation talks, which overlap with areas China claims.

Philippines, Vietnam elevate ties to enhanced strategic partnership

Vietnam's top leader To Lam and Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. shake hands during a bilateral meeting at Malacanang Presidential Palace in Manila on June 1.

China patrols Scarborough Shoal after Philippines warns of threat

China’s coast guard said it conducted law enforcement patrols near the Scarborough Shoal.

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