South China Sea

Australia sees military allies ready to work together if needed

Australia aims to conduct more military activities, including trainings with countries like Japan and Indonesia, in line with the goal of a stable Indo-Pacific and South-west Pacific.

Vietnam adds hundreds of hectares in South China Sea island-building effort

A satellite image provided by Vantor shows Antelope Reef in disputed waters off the coast of Vietnam in April 2026.

Marcos says ASEAN fuel-sharing scheme still needs to be ironed out

Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. looks on ahead of the gala dinner at the 48th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Cebu, central Philippines, on May 8, 2026.

Philippines says China vessel conducting 'illegal' research near gas-rich Reed bank

China vessel conducting ‘illegal’ research near gas-rich Reed Bank, says Philippines

A China Coast Guard ship near the Philippine-occupied Thitu Island in the disputed South China Sea, on Feb 21.

Japan fires missile in joint drill with US, allies in northern Philippines, facing South China Sea

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Type 88 surface-to-ship missile launcher fires during the Joint Task Force (JTF) Maritime Strike, part of the Balikatan joint military exercises between the United States and the Philippines in Ilocos Norte province.

Japan strikes combat role in South China Sea in post-war pivot

Along with US and Philippine forces, the Japanese military fired missiles in a practice sinking of a mock enemy ship off the northern Philippines’ Ilocos Norte on May 6.

Philippines accuses Chinese ships of illegal marine research

A satellite image of fishing vessels at the entrance, which is blocked by a floating barrier, to the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea on April 11, 2026.

China, Philippines trade accusations over South China Sea

FILE PHOTO: National flags of China and the Philippines are seen in Beijing, China, January 23, 2017. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj/File Photo

China holds naval, air patrols near Scarborough Shoal as Philippines, US stage drills

The patrols come in response to annual regional drills from April 20 to May 8.

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