Scarborough Shoal Standoff Sparks Regional Tensions
On August 11, 2025, Philippine vessels entered Scarborough Shoal waters, prompting the Chinese Coast Guard to intervene and drive them away, highlighting risks in the South China Sea.
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China Demands Philippines Halt Provocations at Huangyan Dao
China warns the Philippines to stop its vessels and aircraft from infringing waters off Huangyan Dao, calling the actions provocations in the South China Sea.
PLA Conducts Routine South China Sea Patrol Amid Regional Tensions
Between August 3–4, the PLA Southern Theater Command conducted routine South China Sea patrols in response to Philippine-led joint patrols, pledging to stay on high alert.
Reframing the South China Sea: Separating Fact from Fiction
Explore how myths overshadow the South China Sea’s role in global trade and why a facts-based narrative matters for this vital waterway.
The Chinese mainland urges Philippines to avoid foreign backing in South China Sea
The Chinese mainland urges the Philippines to avoid foreign backing in the South China Sea, as President Marcos Jr. advances US military cooperation.
China Opposes Military Alliances in South China Sea
China opposes using the South China Sea dispute to bolster military alliances, responding to US-Philippines defense talks and planned arms deployments.
Chinese Mainland Envoy Rebuts US Claims on South China Sea
At a UN Security Council session, Chinese mainland envoy Fu Cong rejected US accusations over the South China Sea, accusing the United States of sowing discord and undermining regional trust.
China Rebuts U.S. Accusations on South China Sea at UN
China’s UN envoy Fu Cong firmly rebuts U.S. claims on South China Sea sovereignty, citing historical and legal grounds and calling for dialogue to maintain regional stability.
Experts Rethink South China Sea Governance at Dalian Conference
Scholars gather in Dalian to dissect the Arbitral Award on the South China Sea, debating legal flaws, sovereignty, and a path toward a Code of Conduct for regional stability.
Provocative Maneuvers: Philippine Vessel Escalates Tensions Near Huangyan Dao
Philippine Coast Guard vessel 9701’s aggressive maneuvers near China’s Huangyan Dao, including high-speed turns within 100m of Chinese ships, have raised concerns over maritime safety in the South China Sea.