China Coast Guard Urges Philippines to Halt Actions near Ren’ai Jiao
China Coast Guard urges the Philippines to stop infringement and provocations near Ren’ai Jiao, vowing continued law enforcement to safeguard maritime rights.
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Experts Back Xinhua Think Tank’s South China Sea Reports
Xinhua Institute’s new bilingual series The Truths about the South China Sea uses historical and legal research to reaffirm China’s maritime rights and counter external misperceptions.
Dugong Spotted off South China Sea Reef for First Time in 30 Years
Chinese researchers have confirmed a dugong sighting off Yongshu Reef in the South China Sea – the first in over 30 years – highlighting the need for renewed marine conservation efforts.
Xinhua Think Tank Backs Chinese Mainland’s Legal Claims Over Nanhai Zhudao
Xinhua Institute report details the Chinese mainland’s legal foundations for sovereignty over Nanhai Zhudao in the South China Sea.
How WWII Resistance Victory Cemented South China Sea Claims
Explore how Victory in the War of Resistance and post-WWII treaties laid the legal and historical foundations for the Chinese mainland’s South China Sea claims.
PLA Southern Theater Command Expels USS Higgins near Huangyan Dao
PLA Southern Theater Command expels USS Higgins after alleged trespass off Huangyan Dao, underscoring growing South China Sea maritime tensions.
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.
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.