Once China begins operating in a stretch of sea, reclaiming it often proves an uphill battle – just ask the Philippines or ...

Washington’s recent confrontation of a Chinese research icebreaker reflects gaps in its application of international maritime ...

Asean neighbours set for drills, but Vietnam's 'four nos' defence policy prevents any actual joint action against an assertive China Hanoi and Manila are set to hold their first joint maritime drills ...

During a June 17 speech at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, U.S. Pacific Fleet commander Adm. Steve Koehler declared that ...

China has been extending its reach in the South China Sea by building artificial islands atop reefs. China's claims over these islands is unlawful and many countries are fighting back.

The cartographer's mark was first drawn on official maps 80 years ago but has been the subject of numerous interpretations The South China Sea is claimed by almost every country in the region but its ...

U.S. could be drawn into clash between Philippines, China as tensions rise | 60 Minutes If there's going to be a military conflict between the United States and China, the thinking in Washington ...

The South China Sea island, Scarborough Shoal, known as Huangyan Dao in Chinese and Bajo de Masinloc in Filipino, has been under Beijing's control since a 2012 maritime standoff with Manila.

China has installed large steel cages and a former oil drilling rig in the Yellow Sea, raising concerns in South Korea that they could be used for military purposes.

USAF B-52H TOXIN02 departed Andersen AFB, Guamâ flew into the South China Sea near the Philippines, now returning to Guam. USAF KC-135R 58-0123 BAKED21 provided tanker support from Kadena AB ...

In a statement announcing a "routine" South China Sea patrol, China's military on Saturday demanded that the Philippines "cease provoking incidents and escalating tensions" in the contested waterway.