China's sovereignty claims cover most of the South China Sea, overlapping with those of other regional powers.

China’s drills near the Scarborough Shoal came as South Korea announced finding new Chinese buoys in the Yellow Sea.

Vietnam's Defense Minister Phan Van Giang said the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea is likely to be adopted by the end of 2025 or early 2026.

China has claimed sovereignty over most of the South China Sea, overlapping the territorial claims of other regional countries—including the Philippines, a mutual defense treaty ally of the United States—and often leading to standoffs and clashes between their maritime forces.

Satellite imagery shows China landed two of its most advanced bombers in the disputed Paracel islands in the South China Sea this month - a gesture that some analysts described as Beijing's latest signalling of its growing military capabilities to rivals.

China has hit back at comments by the Philippines’ Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr, stressing that the country has "a full historical and legal basis" to uphold territorial sovereignty in the South China Sea.

The Nimitz—the oldest U.S. aircraft carrier in active service—has been on deployment to the Western Pacific Ocean since departing from its home port in Washing

China's foreign ministry on Friday urged the Philippines to immediately stop "infringement and provocation" in the South China Sea or face China's "resolute response."

The EU and the Philippines have initiated a groundbreaking security and defense dialogue aimed at strengthening cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. With growing concerns over emerging threats, including cyberattacks and foreign interference,

Atin Ito (This is Ours) coalition of civilian volunteers embarked on its third mission under escort by the Philippine coast guard.