While studying coral reefs in the South China Sea, tiny “vibrant red” creatures — less than half an inch wide — caught the attention of researchers. Divers and a remotely operated vehicle ...

In the Beibu Gulf of the South China Sea, an expansive grid ... brightly-colored creatures — a species new to science. Dozens of sea squirts were collected from the expansive scallop farms ...

Unique creatures, odd animals and new species ... Published Jan. 8 | Read More | Deep-sea drill in South China Sea uncovers creature — and reveals ancient new species Deep below the surface ...

Beijing claims almost all of the South China Sea, a conduit for more than $3 trillion ... harvesting giant clams and other protected creatures, and scarring coral reefs, which China denied.

An escalating series of clashes in the South China Sea between the Philippines and China could draw the U.S., which has a mutual defense treaty with the Philippines, into the conflict. A 60 ...

VIENTIANE, Laos — Southeast Asian leaders stepped up pressure on China to respect international law following clashes in the disputed South China Sea, but Chinese Premier Li Qiang was defiant ...

As China pushes to dominate the South China Sea, it is increasingly willing to use force to drive out the Philippines, a treaty ally of the United States. In recent months, China’s tactics have ...

China has asserted sovereignty over an uninhabited reef in the South China Sea by planting a flag, according to state media, setting the stage for an escalation of tensions with the Philippines ...