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 ...

No wonder Sansha is fondly called the "hometown of green sea turtles". Join a China Daily reporter on an adventure to the very south of China and meet these rare and fascinating creatures.

Tensions continue in the South China Sea, most recently between China and the Philippines. China has been extending its reach in the South China Sea by building artificial islands atop reefs.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The scallop shells started to be dotted with squishy, brightly-colored creatures ... molecular identification of sea squirts in the northern part of the South China Sea, this study represents ...